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The worst advice I ever received from a therapist was to take a long hot bath. I fired her.

The worst advice I ever received from a therapist was to take a long hot bath. I never went back. Having a child diagnosed

Tasmania mourn the loss of 5 children – How to talk to your children about death.

Tasmania mourning the loss of 5 children – How to talk to your children about death.

Self harm, the Do’s the Don’ts – A mums perspective.

Nothing is more distressing than learning that your child is self-harming. Self-harm can be a way for your child to cope with or express overwhelming
Schools out for summer

32 Inclusive school holiday ideas for the whole family.

asas School holidays is almost here, in fact for a few, it has already begun. We share our top 32 inclusive school holiday ideas

International Disability Day – I was told as a carer I could not attend.

Today is international disability day. It is a day that reminds me that life is unfair. I am a parent, I have a disability,

Dear school, I am autistic. This is what I want you to know about me.

Dear school, I am autistic. This is what I want you to know about me, please listen carefully. Put down that comparison ruler. This

Neurodiversity – Noun. Same Same but Different.

Neurodiversity (noor-oh-di-vur-si-tee) Noun The variation and differences in neurological structure and function that exist among human beings, especially when viewed as being normal and

Inspirational Porn and why it is problematic.

Would you be surprised to learn that you see inspirational porn almost daily? It is everywhere and it is problematic. There are many opinions

Autistic actor Chloe Hayden lands role in “Heartbreak High” remake.

Australian autistic actor, Chloe Hayden lands lead role in the new Netflix remake of the Iconic 90’s series, Heartbreak High. I can confidentially say

Nominations are now open for funded retreats for mums.

We are excited to announce that MumEcations have opened nominations for funded retreats for mums. As a parent we are often riddled with guilt.

Adaptive swimming for the greater good – Autism Swim programs.

Adaptive swimming for the greater good – Autism Swim programs.
Autism organisations Australia

Do we need to prepare our kids for “Real Life”

Do we really need to prepare our kids for this mythical real life? Have you heard that expressions before? “We need to prepare our
Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance or Parental Shaming?

Myself, like thousands of parents across Australia tuned into the channel 9 show Parental Guidance. Alison Langdon and Dr Justin Coulson are the show’s

Autism cost Australians $7.2 Billion annually.

Australian’s are footing a bill of up to $7.2 Billion annually according to the report. The Autism cost for Australians needs addressing.

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