Understanding Autism: A parent's Journey
Are you noticing differences in your child, but those differences don't sit with the deficits you've been taught to associate with autism? Perhaps you're wondering whether to pursue an assessment, what a diagnosis might mean for your child, or how (or if) to share that diagnosis with them.
This collection of articles is an invitation to stay curious and gently reshape some of the myths about autism that many of us inherited. Together, they aim to guide you from uncertainty to understanding, leaving you with growing confidence to support your child in building a strong sense of self, grounded in self-knowledge and self-love.
Download the collection of articles as PDF fact sheets or listen to the series in audio format here.
Why the increase in Autism diagnoses?
If you're curious why autism diagnoses seem to be increasing, you're not alone. This article explores how our understanding of autism has changed over time and why more children and adults are being recognised today. Like the stars that were always there before we invented telescopes, autism hasn't suddenly become more common, we've simply become much better at seeing it.
The Autism 'Label': Shifting From Stigma to Self Love
If you're worried or unsure about the 'Autistic' label, this article offers a gentle place to reflect. You'll explore how many of our conceptions about autism are shaped by outdated beliefs and how understanding autism through a neurodiversity-affirming lens can transform the way you see both autism and your child.
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Unlearning Autism: Links to reshape your understanding of the autistic neurotype
If you're curious to learn more about autism but aren't sure where to begin, this carefully curated collection is for you. Discover books, podcasts, websites, and creators that have shaped my own understanding of autism through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
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Should I Tell My Child They're Autistic? A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
If you're worried that telling your child they're autistic might do more harm than good, this article is for you. Discover why understanding their neurotype can become one of the greatest protective factors for their confidence, sense of belonging and wellbeing.
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Starting the Conversation: Talking to Your Child About Autism
If you're wondering what to say after your child receives an autism diagnosis, this article will guide you through those first conversations. Learn how to introduce autism in a positive, strengths-based way and create an ongoing dialogue that helps your child understand and embrace their neurotype.
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Autistic Strengths Cards
One of the easiest and most empowering ways to begin exploring your child's autistic neurotype is by talking about the strengths of their autistic traits. These cards create opportunities for curiosity, reflection, and conversations that help children recognise and value the unique ways their brain works.
Download the Autistic Strengths Cards for free here.
Autistic people that are 'just like me'
This page helps children discover a variety of Autistic people who have embraced their differences and are making meaningful contributions to their world. Exploring Autistic people and finding others who share similar interests and experience the world in similar ways can be empowering, fostering a sense of connection, understanding, and belonging.
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