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When will my non-verbal child speak?

When will my non-verbal child speak?

I can’t tell you how many times over the past 7 years I have googled ‘when will my child speak’ but it is a lot.  It is also really pointless, no one can answer the…

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Speech and Language
Learning to respond to ‘What do you want’ with PECS

Learning to respond to ‘What do you want’ with PECS

If you don’t know what the Picture Exchange Communication System® is then start with my post about phase one.&… View Post
Reviews
Why is He Still Here? by Max Toper

Why is He Still Here? by Max Toper

I have just finished reading an advance copy of Why is He Still Here by Max Toper.  Max kindly sent me a copy … View Post
Autism
My Top 6 Awesome Autistic YouTubers

My Top 6 Awesome Autistic YouTubers

I always say who better to learn about autism from than autistic people? So today I am sharing my favourite autistic YouTubers. Young children … View Post
Autism
February Freebies 2021

February Freebies 2021

To brighten up our February in lockdown I will be sharing freebies each day in my Instagram Stories. Most will be resources available from … View Post
Autism
Thank you Harvey & Katie Price

Thank you Harvey & Katie Price

Have you seen BBC Documentary Harvey & Me yet? I have just finished watching it and want to say a massive thank you to … View Post
Autism
Meet the Autism Professionals …. Autism Trainer – Loren Snow

Meet the Autism Professionals …. Autism Trainer – Loren Snow

As parents we meet many different autism professionals from Speech and Language Therapists to Educational Psychologists. This week I want to introduce you to … View Post
Therapy and Resources
Visual learning resources for those who think in pictures

Visual learning resources for those who think in pictures

The title of Temple Grandin’s book ‘Thinking in Pictures’ is such an apt description for how I see my eldest … View Post
Autism
How to Support Siblings of Disabled Individuals

How to Support Siblings of Disabled Individuals

Having a sibling is a wonderful thing but as with most family relationships it is full of complexities.  With siblings of individuals with … View Post
Autism
Associated Conditions and Autism Profiles

Associated Conditions and Autism Profiles

Autism is often diagnosed alongside other conditions. There are also additional autistic profiles. In this post I will signpost to information on some of … View Post