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by Colette | Apr 10, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiverity, opinion
[The following post was inspired by a video shared on an internet forum for parents of autistic children. As this piece of writing is an opinion, not a story about a family and their journey, I have changed names and any identifying features.] I have just watched...
by Colette | Mar 29, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiverity
Yesterday afternoon, while browsing Facebook, I came across a stunning account of autism written by a neurotypical 9-year-old girl. Her voice is so clear and full of warmth it needs to be heard. Her mother initially posted on a Facebook group, explaining that the...
by Colette | Mar 15, 2018 | Emotional Wellness, Neurodiverity, Parenting
Dear teachers, Thank you so much for all the effort you put in every day to support my child, his classmates, and all the parents and caregivers. Thank you for all the amazing work you do to: build healthy, trusting relationships prepare and facilitate activities...
by Colette | Apr 20, 2017 | Hyperlexia, Neurodiverity
This year, I got older. In previous years I aged a little bit each day, alongside everybody else, but this year I experienced a seismic shift in ageing. My hair continued greying. I added a few more fine lines to my slowly ageing complexion. My...
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