Family Life Archive
It’s not easy entertaining an SEND child during the school holidays. I always laugh (to myself) when I hear parents of neuro-typical children lamenting how arduous and exhausting the holidays are, wondering what to …
So I have finished writing a second book that will be published next year sometime. But I realise that we live in the “now” and a lot of people regularly ask me how to …
I went to visit Jude on my own yesterday after he had finished school. When I arrived, I found him in his room, sitting on his bed playing with lego on his window ledge. …
When I started writing this blog, it was largely for two main reasons: Firstly, to document our experiences with the council and our fight to get Jude the support he needs. I recognise that we …
This morning I felt so anxious. Anxious because I was excited, nervous and trying to remember everything I wanted to take with me for our journey up to Jude’s school. I had some more clothes …
Parenting is never easy but there are certain talents that parents of special needs children really need to hone to the level of a superhero. It’s not because they are a better mum …
So I’m having some pretty weird emotions right now. I’m not one to express myself very visually, some even says I can be quite ice queen-esque, rarely showing my true feelings for fear …
I dropped Jude at school today for his last settling in session. He was SO excited to be there, leapt out the car and strode in confidently with a huge grin on his face. …
As you know, Jude has a habit of lining up objects. Everyone kind of laughs and knows it’s an autistic trait but wouldn’t it be fascinating to understand why children (or adults) feel compelled to …
Apologies for the lack of live feed this morning but my phone died en route! I took this video with mum’s phone of Little Mr Anxious just before we went in to meet his …