Autism Awareness Month ๐๐๐งฉ #autism #autismawarenessmonth #autismawarenessweek #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismprouddifferentnotless #autismdiaries #autisummummy #autismrocks #autismstrugglesarereal #autismstruggles #autistic
Briella just out here playing with chalk. After a long 14 months. We finally got some answers and a diagnosis for her. Going to open up some doors and help. Thank you all that have been behind us and have prayed. Continue to pray for us as weโll have some new doors/obstacles to face. #momlife #momlifebelike #girlmom #autismdiaries #autismawareness #autismdiagonisis #preteen
The wait is over after 6months to have fish and chips at Bettyโs. The last time we went Bettyโs sidhu was not happy as they did not have any haddock and this caused a upset. #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismjourney #autismdiaries #autismfamily #autismdifferentnotless #autismproudmommy #proudautismmommy #ilovemyautisticson
Happy Mothers Day to all you amazing Autism Mums ๐ช๐๐งฉ๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismproudmommy #autismmotherhood #happymothersday #autismmummy #autismdiaries
Happy Mothers Day to all you amazing Autism Mums ๐ช๐๐งฉ๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismproudmommy #autismmotherhood #happymothersday #autismmummy #autismdiaries
Shaunak was disappointed and upset that he didn't get a certificate this year. To see him get up everytime an award was being announced and his 'am I going to get an award'? Was heart breaking for me and my friends. These words came through that anguish,that pain. For all my fellow Mums and Dads who put in so much efforts for their neurodivergent children! We did learn a lesson though! Both of us! #autismom #autismdiaries #autismawareness
End of story! #autismacceptance #latediagnosis #asd #audhd #neurodivergent #autisticwomen #autism #autistic #actuallyautistic #spoonie #mentalhealthmatters #autismdiaries #adhd
๐ง BRAIN DUMP ๐ง I've had mixed emotions since learning I am autistic and, to be honest, most of them have been pretty negative. The trauma of growing up undiagnosed and unsupported is something that is going to take years to unpack and I don't know where to start! I've been processing for about a year now, but I'm still unsupported in most areas of my life. The social impacts of autism are hardest to navigate, and having a label has made me even more aware of my deficits. This sounds so silly, but I kind of hoped that knowing I was autistic would help me make friends? Like people would somehow be more accommodating and less judgemental? But nope! People still find me off putting and 'uncanny valley'. The plus side is that I am now more patient with myself. Skill regression has been a kick in the pants but I am learning more about myself every single day! #braindump #autism #adhd #autisticwomen #autisticgirls #latediagnosis #autismacceptance #autismdiaries #asd #audhd #spoonie #mentalhealthawareness
Super proud of sidhu. He did so well at his annual checkup ( didnโt manage to do the blood ๐ฉธ๐ but itโs ok) #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismspectrumdisorder #autismproud #autismdiaries #autismfamily #autismspeaks #autismmedicalcare #autismmedical #autismstrong #autismdifferentnotless #sidhusautismjourney
Language matters and can help support a positive autistic identity x Title reads Autistic Realms. Image 1: grey person with a grey bag with a rainbow on it. Text reads: this is a person with autism. Image 2: grey person standing on a rainbow. Text reads: this person is on the autistic spectrum. Image 3: rainbow coloured person, rainbow heart with text that reads: this is an autistic person. Identity first language matters. Identity first language is often preferable in the autistic community but personal choice needs to be respected. #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismdiagnosissupport #autismdiagnois #autismdiaries #autismrocks #autismspectrumdisorder
11 februari 2024 HS day 230 ๐ค๐ค "Ibu ibu, adek foto donk,". Cekrek cekrek "Ibu, peluk donk,". Meleyot emak. ๐๐ Satu kebiasaan adik dan akak di umur yang sama adalah suka minta peluk. Bedanya adalah akak lebih ke langsung meluk kalau adik lebih suka ngomong minta peluk. Akak melakukan itu karena keterbatasannya mengucapkan kata di usia 3 tahun, sebelum akhirnya verbal seperti sekarang. Sekarang mengdampingi adik dg ribuan kosakata di usia 3 tahun, jujur ibunya kadang juga kewalahan. Di satu sisi, membantu Akak supaya tambah kosakata di sisi lain dikejar sama cepatnya adik menyerap bahasa dari segala sesuatu di sekitarnya. Inilah bedanya anak tipikal dengan anak autistic, anak tipikal mampu menyerap bahasa kayak handuk kering menyerap air. Yang penting diajak ngobrol diajak interaksi diberikan stimulus yang sesuai usia, mudah untuk anak tipikal mengikuti dan meniru bahasa dari sekelilingnya dari kesehariannya. Tetapi anak autistic berbeda, jika diibaratkan sama dengan handuk maka handuk versi anak autistic adalah handuk yang kalau kena air ga nyerap justru kitanya yg masih basah. Kalau handuk berhenti dipake kemampuan nyerapnya juga bakalan sama ga sempurna, tapi kalau sering dipake lama2 bisa menyerap air dg baik juga. #autistik #hsjourney #autismmom #autismawareness #autismdiaries
Parts of the house activity ๐ก #autismacceptance #autismjourney #autismdiaries #autismphilippines #speechtherapy
"I like the guy, but he's definitely "Quirky." These were the words of the pedestrian who did an Autism assessment on Finn in July. I feel like I haven't been fully open in sharing my journey into this as it's something that I am also learning about, I don't feel like I can label him without a diagnosis. When we started speech and language when he was 4, the lady who was looking after us suggested getting him referred. The referral to be assessed to see if he needed to assessed took 9 months. We have been told it is now an 18-month wait for him to get assessed. Finn has everyday struggles, but because he masks at school, they think he shows no signs. No "red flags" means not being pushed for assessment is what they told me. We are now back at speech and language again, and we have also been to see a physio as he toe walks, which is purly sensory. I am in the meantime seeking help to try and find ways I can support him at home. As a parent, I feel like I should know what I am doing, I am fiercely overprotective of him, but I am left feeling like I don't know how to parent him.
Welldone to sidhu and his class for winning the talent show ๐ค๐ต๐บ๐๐๐ We will, we will rock you โฆ #autism #autismhastalent #autismawareness #autismacceptance #specialneedschild #autismrocks #autismdiaries #autismdifferentnotless #autismproud #proudautismmommy #ilovemyautisticson #sidhusautismjourney
That moment when we manage to get Lethabo to be still long enough to pose for a picture โบ๏ธ #autismdiaries
Fab day out today at Sidhu favourite place. He absolutely loves going to York. Starting to feel like Christmas ๐ #autism #autismjourney #autisticboyofmine #ilovemyautisticson #proudsenmum #proudsenmummy #proudautismmummy #autismdiaries #autismdifferentnotless #sidhusautismjourney
Sidhu had a great Diwali ๐ช he loves going to gurdwara every year. He managed so well even though it was very busy. Happy Bandi Chhor Diwas and Happy Diwali ๐๐ช๐๐ #happybandichordivas #sikh #sikhism #waheguru_ji_ka_khalsa_waheguru_ji_ki_fateh_jio #bolesonihalsatshriakalเฉด #autistic #autisticboy #ilovemyautisticson #autismdiaries #autismjourney #autismdifferentnotless #autismproudmommy
Autism and The Working Parent ๐ ---------------------------------------------------- I truly take my hat off to those of you out there who hold down a job on top of caring for your special needs child. Of course every child has different needs and it is easier for some than others but it's really quite crazy how many barriers Sen parents face. Luckily for me I work very part time hours for a family business so there is lots of understanding and flexibility. When I've considered what else I would do for income other than my current work I ask myself who would want to employ me for the long term with all that comes with parenting a child with additional needs. Currently I'm spending 2 hours each day driving my child to and from their specialist school. More recently I've been irregularly in receipt of Carer's Allowance to help top up what I am unable to earn because I just can't do it all! Who can relate?! #autismdiagnosis #autismdiaries #autismandtheworkingparent #autismparent #senparent #sensupport #autismawareness #autismunderstanding #globaldevelopmentdelay #specialneeds #specialschool #parentcarer #carersallowance #hiddendisability #neurodiversity #acceptance #parentofautisticchild #Asd #mentalhealth #raisingawareness #autismblog
Yesterday someone came to do a bathroom refit, so I ran away to my parents house to avoid the social awkwardness, noise, and lack of toilet or water. In other news, I watch too many documentaries about creeps.
The truth is, I never intended on setting out on this journey I'm on. But when parents of kids on the spectrum started coming to me for advice, I realized that so many of you need the same thing I was looking for after my son's diagnosis: What next? Is there anything we can do? I would get messages like, "this may seem random, but so-and-so told me to ask you about your son's story." So here I am, sharing with other parents what I figured out the long and hard way on my own - how to help my son stay regulated so he struggles less and is able to thrive more! By combining my personal experience, data-backed research and training as a Nutritionist, I can help with action-based solutions and support. The waitlist for my โจ Beta program โจ is taking names, and if you're reading this, chances are your name should be on it! Comment with the word WAITLIST and I'll send you the details! #autismdiagnosis #autismmama #autisticparent #adhdparenting #adhdsupport #autismsupport #nutritionforkids #autismnutrition #autismnutritionist #adhdnutritionist #adhddietforchildren #adhddiet #asdkids #adhdkids #autismmoms #autismdiaries #autismdiagnosisjourney #adhdtribe #speechtherapy #asdmama #asdparenting #masking #adhdtips #adhdnutrition #adhdsupport #autismguthealing #asdawareness #audhd #parentsupport #nutritionforkids
Open. Shut. Opennnnnnn. Shutttttttt. Opennnnnnn. Shutttttttt. Over and over, forever, amen. We arrived at my sonโs speech assessment appointment. I canโt quite remember if he was 2 or 3 at the time. I didnโt think to document or journal the mundane goings of life. But I do remember the facilitators at the drop-in play program at our local family center recommend I fill out a developmental questionnaire, which boldly pointed us in the direction of seeking help from a speech pathologist. My son had a handful of words at the time, but most of them were only able to be translated by my husband or I. โGa-goo-gaโ could mean at least 3 things: big door, Christmas lights, or monster truck. I tried not to compare him to his cousin who was just 3 months older than he was. I could see the glaring differences between them. But my son was our first born, while his cousin had 3 older siblings. I logically convinced myself that was the reason for the discrepancy. His cousin had other kids to model after. Truthfully though, deep down I knew there was something different about my son. As soon as we entered the appointment room, he took notice of the giant cupboard doors and lockers that housed their games and supplies. Open, shut. Open, shut. Now open sloooooooowly, then shut sloooooowly. Just like at home, he didnโt reach for what was inside the doors. The fascination was for the doors themselves, and what system made them open. Of course he had to try each door, more than once, and the door into the room as well. I tried to get his attention and guide him over to the table where the speech therapist was waiting. No deal. He was shrieking excitedly! His eyes were bright with curiosity and joy. His little feet stomped up and down and his arms waved and flapped. He couldnโt contain all the stimulation that was begging to escape as delight from his little body. New doors were like new shiny toys for him. I nervously looked over at the therapist, worried she would be losing patience with him. cont'd in comments Do you have a similar story? #autismmoms #autismmama #autismdiagnosis #autismdiaries #autismdiagnosisjourney #adhdparenting #adhdtribe #speechtherapy
Another day, another play! ๐๐ก #playislearning #sortinganimals #homeintervention #homeschooling #asd #autismph #autismspectrumdisorder #autismdiaries #autismdailylife #autismphilippines #autismjourney #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #hometherapy #autismkid #autismvlog
Hi guys!! It's been so long since I've posted here. I just wanted to say I'm back! I will be posting more about books and autism. I've even visited a few little libraries in my area that I will be posting soon. Come along on this journey!! #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #autisticwomen #specialinterests #actuallyautistic #autisticadult #autismdiaries #autismlove #books #booklover #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #currentlyreading #bookshelf
York is definitely Sidhuโs happy place. The was a change in our routine due to Leeds festival we decided to avoid taking the train and instead drive up to York. ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅค #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismmummy #autismproudmommy #autismdiaries #autismdifferentnotless #autismdayout
Fun morning picking strawberries ๐๐๐ unfortunately the tractor ride was not on due to the conditions, but Sidhu managed that really well. He did manage to have a chocolate ice cream ๐ฆ ๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismproudmummy #proudautismmummy #autismdayout #autismdiaries #autismdifferentnotless #ilovemyautisticson #sidhusautismjourney
Wish us luck on Max using the choice board weโve made for him. We just need to put wooden edging around it so it look more board like. Iโve taken photos of all of his favourite things and his lovely TA laminated them for me at his school. Iโve velcroโd the backs of them so Max can just pull off what he wants and give it to us. Most of his aggression and frustration comes from us not knowing what he wants so I am praying that this will help him communicate his needs with us, help him stay happier and calmer because we know what he wants and keep the rest of us safer ๐ค๐ป๐๐ป๐ Wish us luck ๐๐ #autism #autismlife #ourautismjourney #ourautismstory #autismdiaries #nonverbalautism #nonverbalcommunication #nonverbalautismawareness #communicationboard #autismfamily #optimismiskey #positivemummy #thingscanonlygetbetter #mumofthree #mumofaspecialneedschild #adaptingourhome #mummyblogger #mummydiaries #mumlife #senfamily #senfamilylife #keepaneyeoutforupdates #prayingthishelps #autismfamilysupport
Endless building opportunities for this young man! ๐ #buildingtilesforkids #occupationaltherapy #openendedtoys #openendedplay #autismdiaries #autismdailylife #autismph #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #autiismkid
Activity for tonight is... ๐๐๐ก #speechtherapy #therahome #autismdailylife #autismjourney #autismspectrumdisorder #emergingspeakers #autismdiaries #autismph #autismacceptance #autism
Canโt believe we were prescribed with this med (along with a couple of vitamins). Marking our first dose. Hoping for an improved behaviour. Salamat sakon midwife before sa Tarangnan sa paghatag supply ๐ฅฒ๐ฅฐ #autismdiaries
School was closed so we decided to go York. Sidhuโs favourite place ๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ฆ๐งฉ๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismdayout #autismdayout๐๐ #autismproud #autismproudmummy #autismdiaries #autismdifferentnotless #sidhusautismjourney
Colour, collarge, write, draw - so many ways to use our Emotions Diaries www.inclusiveelf.co.uk #collageforkids #kidsbookpublishers #kidsmentalhealth #childrensdiary #childrensdiaries #fundiaries #emotiondiaries #sensorybook #autismdiaries
Emotions Diaries are also fun colouring books! www.inclusiveelf.co.uk #diaries #journaling #kidsdiaries #kidsemotions #kidsmentalhealth #kidsjournal #autismdiaries #neurodivergentdiary #aliens
Feeling like a baddie ๐ฅ ๐ง Because I have difficulty processing information from senses like light or sound and too much of either can be physically painful, going to the movies is not something I am able to do often or enjoy much. Lately, Iโve been feeling hypo sensitive instead and my brain seems to crave it or at least tolerate it a lot more than Iโm used to. Tonight hun and I went to the movies and I didnโt even need my headphones! I did feel pretty cool because I still brought them with me and for the first time I truly felt comfortable carrying them in public. ๐ ๐ง #selfacceptancejourney #selflove #autisticwomen #sensoryoverload #autismdiaries #neurodiverse #actuallyautistic
Let half term begin ๐๐ after a tricky few weeks this half term is much needed. #mayhalfterm #mayhalfterm2023 #funinthesun #funinourgarden #familytimeโค๏ธ #autismfamily๐ #senfamily #autismdiaries #mumlife #mummyblogger #mummylife #stayathomemum #weneedthisbreak #mumofthree
Super proud of my little man. Once again independently built the Lego Vespa ( giving me Luca vibes ) ๐๐๐งฉ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismlego #autismlegobuilder #autismlegolove #autismdiaries #autismdifferentnotless #autismproudmommy #sidhusautismjourney
๐ฏ agree #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticchild #specialneedsparenting #autismdiaries
Relaxing bank holiday for sidhu as he built this Lego Minecraft independent. He followed instructions independently with out any help or support. Well done ๐ ๐๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismdiagnosisjourney #autismdiaries #autismproud #autismproudparent #autismproudmummy #autismdifferentnotless #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlego #autismminecraft #sidhusautismjourney
She wears her scars so proudly the best attire. She tries her best to fit in this world ๐.How many times in her life has she gotten the message that she is wrong or broken or rude or bad but she survived....she has thrived. Speaking ๐ฃ๏ธ in front of huge gathering in itself is challenging,its considerably challenging when someone has impaired sense pf anticipation, Though you knew that you gonna speak today and i was unaware about that,you surprised me by representing your band (orchestra) at school last night . It might be another day for the World ๐,a very little thing to speak and read at the same time while standing on the stage and speaking about your team in crowd full of different people,but Meethi we both know ,how long did it take you to speak your first word and how long did it take you to read your first sentence. We evolved Bhanuni ๐,We survived ,we did it everytime โค๏ธ , You did incredibly well like you always do. Me and your mausis @himani.kala3 Preeti Kala are so proud of you. #AutismDiaries #ADHD
Sidhu had a great day out in York on Friday . He managed to buy Millieโs cookies , eat and ice cream and his favourite Salami Pizza. We even managed to go and visit Yorkโs Chocolate Story. ๐๐ช๐ฆ๐๐ฅค๐ซ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptancemonth #autismparent #autismproud #autismdiaries #autismproudmommy #autismfamily #autismdayout #autismdifferentnotless #autismdifferencematters #sidhusautismjourney
Things I do as a mother to get sidhu to cut his nails. Happy Easter ๐ฃ everyone ๐๐งฉ #autism #autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptancemonth #autismawareness #autisistickidslovethiskindastuff #autismparent #autismprouddifferentnotless #autismproudmom #autismdiaries #autismstruggles #autismstrugglesarereal #sidhusautismjourney
World ๐ Autism Awareness Day ๐๐งฉ #autism #worldautismawarenessday #autismacceptanceday #worldautismacceptanceweek #autismproud #autismdiaries #autismstruggles #autismstrugglesarereal #autismdifferentnotless #autismdifficulties #autismfamily #childwithautism #proudautismfamily #proudautismmom #ilovesomeonewithautism
On Tuesday sidhu went to the theatre for the first time and he absolutely enjoyed it . Tales of Acorn Woods ๐ชต๐๐งฉ #autism #autismawarenessmonth #autismawarenessweek #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismproud #autismdiaries #autismjourney #autismfamily #autismproudmom #autismprouddifferentnotless #autismdifferentnotless #ilovemyautisticson #sidhusautismjourney
When you have a child with additional needs all you want & hope for is inclusivity for them. I have to absolutely applaud Freddie's nursery. They have been nothing but spectacular throughout and today while I was at work I received this message! 'Painting for Auitsm Awareness week!' They have got it spot on - the care, guidance, nurture & adjustments to ensure he is included & needs are met. We are very lucky! This is 100% how it should be done! ๐๐๐ซถ #autismawareness #autismawarenessweek #autismacceptance #nursery #preschool #eyfs #earlyyears #daynursery #inclusivity #inclusive #happy #proud #toddler #painting #craft #autism #asd #autismspectrumdisorder #autismjourney #autismsupport #autismdiaries #autisticboy #autisticcommunity #autisticchildren
#Autism #autismmom #autismdiaries #specialneedsparenting
๐จACCESS CARD ๐จ Recently I discovered the Access card. This was when we were looking at queue access passes for Peppa Pig world. Freddie can't queue so I was looking into options. We applied for the Access card - 24 hours later it had been assessed and granted. We received it yesterday and he has been awarded the queue symbol! This means he will get ride access passes at theme parks by just providing the card when applying! There are lots of other places these can be used & there are other symbols you can apply for too! I've put together some information to help. Just Google 'Access card' and it will take you to the website! ๐ *if you're going to an airport you need to book special assistance through your airline. *if you are using these at theme parks you still need to apply for a queue pass directly and a few days in advance - but this will provide the proof they need to grant the queue pass. #accesscard #access #disability #equality #reasonableadjustments #peppapigworld #merlin #paultonspark #altontowers #chessingtonworldofadventures #thorpepark #zoo #farm #bowling #cinema #events #daysout #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismsupport #autismparent #autisminfo #autismfamily #autismdiaries #additionalneeds #specialneeds
What is your autistic childโs after school routine and do they get upset if the routine changes? Max likes to have a shower as soon as he gets home from school. It started off because he always came home covered in mud and the habit just stuck. Then he comes down in his comfies, plonks on the sofa and has some mini chocolate fingers (we had a right palava a few weeks ago when shops everywhere didnโt have any). Then, on a good day, heโll potter about until tea is ready. Weโll have tea then a wind down, then heโll have his melatonin with a weetabix and 20 minutes later we take him up to bed around 7:30. If he doesnโt have a shower as soon as he comes in he does get very agitated unless we have something specific going on like at Christmas we went to see Longleat and Stourheads light displays after school and he was happy to do that. If he goes to bed later we find heโs more unsettled and is more likely to wake up in the night ๐ #autism #autismroutines #afterschoolroutine #nonverbalautism #nonverbalautismparent #autismparenting #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismmummy #myautisticson #ourautismjourney #autismdiaries #sen #asd #parentssupportingparents #mummydiaries #thismummysdiary #mumlife #mummylife #autismparentlife #keepinghimhappy #maxxiemoo #myblondieboy
Today~ My finger received a cut ๐ฉธ ~ no idea when or how~ found out via hand sanitizer ๐ฑ โจ Some stims were: My hair ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ, water ๐ฆ , and whistling ๐ โจ I tried for so long to get a sentence I was writing to make sense for others (with no success) that I gave up on it all together โจ Interoceptive funniness that happens every. Single. Day ๐ #autismdiaries
My name is Randell and this is Randellโs Autism Instagram and Randellโs words Also #thismyautisminstagram #autismismylife365๐๐๐๐๐โค #livingwithautism๐ #actuallyautistic #autismdiaries #myautismdiaries #myautismismyjourney #autismiscool #livingwithautismspectrumdisorder
Over the last decade Autisim has significantly increased in Pakistan. To an extent it has brought some awareness yet still alot are unaware of what actually is Autism. I get alot of inboxes where mothers ask me to help them diagnose if their child is Autistic not because I'm a professional but because I'm a mother of one. I'm writing this to give some basic pointers. Disclaimer: Autism is a wide spectrum. And no two cases are similar. What technique that proved beneficial for my Autistic child doesn't necessarily have to work on yours too. Red Flags: 1).Eye Contact. Is your child making an eye contact? 2).Speech Delay. Is your child verbal? 3). Does your child take Instructions? 4). How is your child social behaviour? 5). Does he/she stim? 6). Is your child hyperactive? 7). Does your child exhibit sensitivity to light or sound or touch ? Having An autistic child doesn't mean he ll have all the above pointers. But definitely some. Some cases are relatively easy and therapy and right approach can do wonders. Some cases can be little intense and require alot more care and dependency. If you're sensing Autism in your child. Don't delay. Early intervention is really helpful. Parents usually go in denial and waste the early years. Please don't! This will only be good for your child. It may not be an easy news to come across but what's important Is to give your child the environment they need. Enrolling in Autistic school is a far better approach in stabilising an autistic child than sending them to a mainstream school initially. Remember as much as a parent may victimise themselves or feel sorry for the situation. Its not you but your child who faces the challenges. Create awareness to bring acceptability for your child. Get vocal. Don't stop advocating. #autistic #autism #children #autismdiaries #colorslife #kids #care
Dear Autism Diaries part 15 - I had a good Sunday always I woke up saying to myself wow! But it was still snowing outside my mom went to the store to get her coffee โ๏ธ because she love ๐ her coffee โ๏ธ And then I walk outside I saw a few ducks ๐ฆ they were so cute with yellows duckling ๐ฅwith their mother Duck ๐ฆ she was upset ๐ญ because her one of her babies ๐ถ died from cold ๐ฅถ it was so sad ๐ญ then I just leave it all d also I saw a squirrel ๐ฟ claiming the tree ๐ฒ then I saw a Blue Bird ๐ฆ with her nest ๐ชบ I always see animals in my life Anyway ! Think big and be happy ๐ for yourself and be who you are ok # Anyway ! Thank you for listing to me autism diaries #autismdiaries #bluebirds #isawasquirrel #isawducks #autismmylife๐๐ #livingwithseasonallgies
At 7am this morning, a โmanโ named โDanโ appeared in our living room. โAdults donโt have to go to school,โ he said. He asked for a newspaper and coffee. He was taller than me, and he had me fooled with the bow tie and hat, but the baby face gave him away. (And maybe the stool he was standing on, and the blanket wrapped around his waist.) I should have suspected something was up when he asked for a trench coat last night. Iโve been on alert ever since he artistically created fake barf on the floor using crackers and apple juice. He honestly gets an A+ for creativity in his attempts to skip school. But this one is my favorite so far. โก๏ธ๐๐งฅ๐ถ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๏ธ #bowiezephyr #autismdiaries
Dear autism diaries part 11 I took a longest walk and it was so relaxing ๐ oh yeah it was and I saw an eagle ๐ฆ flying I know right an eagle ๐ฆ so I fight to take a photo of the angle dying darn it ๐ Anyway ! After I took a walk I home to our house my mom sad thatโs the longest walk you ever took I was really worried ๐ฆ you Randell I though you just wonder off or got lost ๐ and I Said to my mom I text you saying I will take a long walk and I said to her to I will be home soon she said to me oh really I forgot you texted me you should called me when you coming home ๐ and I said I am sorry ๐ข ok and I said I saw an eagle ๐ฆ she said ok ๐ #autismdiaries
Emotion sequin cushions to the rescue on Saturday afternoon as sidhu had a meltdown. Itโs been a great Christmas present for sidhu and the family on expressing our emotions ๐งฉ๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproud #autismproudmommy #autismfamily #autismstruggles #autismstrugglesarereal #autismdiaries #autismjourney #autismjourneyunconditionallove #autismdiffrentnotless #autismmatterseveryday #autismspectrumdisorder #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryoverload #autismbehavior #sensoryemotions #sensoryemotiontoys #sequinemotioncushions #sidhusautismjourney
Dear Autism Diaries part 8 #autismdiaries #myautismmyjourney #myautismdiaries
Just a little boy & his protector ๐ถ๐ฅฐ We wouldn't be without Neville now! He's 5 months old tomorrow and getting a big boy. Freddie is the only person (and child - because Nev LOVES kids) that Neville will not jump up at, harass for strokes or pester. They have a brilliant understanding of one another! The cats are also the same with Freddie. It's like they know! #boyandhisdog #labrador #puppy #labradorpuppy #dog #supportanimals #autismsupport #autismdiaries #autismfamily #autisticboy #autism #autismawareness
Christmas 2022! I didn't manage to get many photos ๐คง๐ค Freddie took 3 days to open his presents because he just isn't interested in presents, although he does love what he got. He fell asleep just as I served Christmas dinner, so he had his a bit later on the sofa... and we took all the decorations down yesterday! Back to normality! The Christmas foods hardly been touched as We're still ill but luckily I have another week off work! ๐คฃ #autismdiaries #autismchristmas #christmas2022 #flu #senfamily #autismfamily #autismspectrumdisorder #autistictoddler
Throwback Thursdayโฆ I can never forget this time when Sindhi first ever started to sign. It was amazing to see him to start to communicate and also to sign along with Christmas songs. ๐๐งฉ๐ ๐ #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismproudmommy #autismproudfamily #ilovemyautisticson #autismdiaries #autismmakaton #makaton #makatonsigning #makatonsingandsign #autismjourney #autismjourneyunconditionallove #makatoncharity #makatoncommunity #autismdifferentnotless #sidhusautismjourney
Sidhu enjoyed making snowman cupcakes. He independently decorated his cupcakes. Well done sidhu ๐โ๏ธ๐ง๐งฉ๐ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismproud #autismproudmommy #autismdiaries #autismjourney #autismbaking #sidhusautismjourney
๐ค๐ฅฑ๐ด SLEEP! This is Freddie's room! We've put a mattress in there and set up a bed for us - just so we can get some sleep! He's decided he doesn't want to fall asleep without one of us in there. This includes when he thinks it's time to get up at midnight, 2am, 3am, 4am! We were finding ourselves sat on his floor for ages and every time we tried to sneak out he'd cry and wake up again! Now we just lay down next to him, hold his hand from the floor bed and we both go to sleep! Win!!!! When you have babies & toddlers sleep is precious! Children with disabilities and additional needs often have problems with sleep that are hard to manage. There's seems to be so much pressure for people to get their children to go to bed at a certain time, self sooth and stay asleep all night! Do what works for you! โค๏ธ #sleep #sleepy #sleepproblems #toddlersleep #bedtime #toddlerlife #mumlife #mum #asd #autismspectrumdisorder #autismdiaries #autism #autismfamily #autismawareness #autistic #autisticboy #autistictoddler #autismparent #senfamily #senparenting
Itโs Christmas gravy making day ๐ Max and I had a go at making coconut ice too ๐ฅฅ #christmasgravy #christmaslunchprep #christmasprep #homemadegravy #thebestgravy #nobistointhishouse #bakingwithmyboy #autismbaking #coconutice #autismdiaries #autismactivities #mummybloggeruk #mummy #mummyblogger #mummysboy๐ #happysaturday #christmasiscoming
Was supposed to have dinner with our Dulay clan, but she was already full and didnโt want to stay in the resto. โน๏ธ She enjoyed walking though, especially looking at the wonderful light display in BGC. ๐ We did 10k steps today! Yahoo! ๐ฅณ #AutismDiaries
It has been a very stressful week for us. Patricia adjusted slowly and was having a hard time, meltdowns, tantrums, 2 hrs of sleep, hitting, crying, etc. She wanted to go back to Manila since our first night. She canโt process everything thatโs happening since theyโre all new to her. Then this happened. She was so happy, she stayed in the water for hours. Last night, when it was time to go back to Manila, she was complaining and didnโt want to go! ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ #AutismDiaries
Last night Freddie used a word to ask for something! He ran to the kitchen shouting 'Cake'. I let him out there and he chose the cake and then ate it all! He used a word properly to communicate something to me ๐ฅบโค๏ธ I know you guys will understand how big of an achievement this is! ๐ฅฐ #communication #development #speechdelay #speechtherapy #slt #slp #preverbal #toddler #mumlife #autismspectrumdisorder #autismdiaries #autismdevelopment #intensiveinteraction #autistictoddler #autismsupport #autismawareness
๐ฏ New targets & strategies ๐ฏ Set by a specialist teacher who comes out to nursery to observe Freddie every 8 weeks or so. This one is: To be able to say (voice, sign or gesture) "Go" functionally in ready, steady go games 75% of the time! Take a look at the second slide for some strategies for achieving this... #autismlearning #autismdevelopment #learning #development #earlyyears #speechtherapy #speechdelay #slt #slp #play #autistictoddler #asd #autism #autismdiaries #autismawareness #autismspectrumdisorder #autismfamily #autismsupport #autismparents
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Hyperlexia ๐ค ๐ข Freddie has shown us he knows A to Z, can order the alphabet correctly by himself and read each letter e.g. when asked 'where's H?' He can pick out the correct letter. He has also shown us he can count to 20 and read numbers. Again, by asking 'show me number 8' etc, he points out the correct one. He is starting to say words but it's a lot of repetition and not necessarily in context or useful to communicate! So I've been looking into Hyperlexia and Freddie seems to fit the majority - if not all - of the characteristics. So I thought I'd share some with you! #hyperlexia #asd #autismspectrumdisorder #autismawareness #autismeducation #neurodiversity #additionalneeds #sen #senfamily #autismfamily #actuallyautistic #autism #autismdiaries #autisticboy #autistictoddler #autismsupport #autismmum #toddlers #earlyyears #earlylearning #preschool #language #speechandlanguage #speechdelay #speechdevelopment
Autism diaries part 1 it my new thing I found it and I know it hard to try new things I think it pretty cool and great information ok #autismdiaries #myautismmystory๐ #livingwithautism๐ #musicismydrug #musicismytherapy #musictherapyrocks #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryactivity #livingwithanxiety #autismacceptance #autismawareness
Well done Sidhu , this is amazing. Mummy is super proud of you ๐๐๐๐๐๐งฉ #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismproudmommy #autismdifferentnotless #autismdiaries #sensoryprocessingdisorder #reboundtherapy #winstradatrampolineaward #sidhusautismjourney
A boy ๐ฑโโ๏ธ and his puppy ๐ถ I was giving Neville a spray of his conditioner & a brush when Freddie come over and gestured for the brush. Then he brushed Neville beautifully โค๏ธ I love to see him getting involved! #puppy #puppycare #grooming #labrador #labradorpuppy #dogs #toddlers #toddlerlife #mumlife #autismdiaries #autisticboy #autistictoddler #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismjourney
Happy Halloween from Freddie-stein ๐๐ป #halloween #halloweencostume #frankeinstein #toddlercostume #toddlerhalloween #autismdiaries #autismawareness #autisticboy #autistictoddler #autismjourney #autismfamily