Mar 3, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
“The drop slide is now open!” My little boy came running over, telling me that he wanted a mark on his hand so he could go on the drop slide. It was his 9th birthday party and we had decided to hold it at a soft play arena. I gave my permission, and he duly got a...
Feb 29, 2024 | Beliefs, Happiness, Hypnotherapy
When Words Fail Us “Sometimes, I’m just blocked and can’t seem to say anything…” Does this sound familiar? I recently worked with a client who struggled to voice her thoughts to her partner, especially during conflicts. Despite her...
Feb 11, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
Haven’t we only just started 2024 and yet here we are into the first round of school holidays? Although it’s only a week or two of holidays, it gives the kids and school staff a much-needed break. At home though, it’s probably a completely different story. Some kids...
Jan 30, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
In our journey with our loved ones on the spectrum, we often encounter moments that can catch us off-guard – times when our children’s reactions don’t correspond to what we think is going on, puzzling us with their unexpected timing. Let’s explore this through...
Jan 15, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
This year, I set a personal goal to immerse myself in reading for at least 30 minutes daily. The journey began with an insightful book: “What Works for Autistic Children” by Dr. Luke Beardon. Dr. Beardon is a senior Lecturer in Autism at The Autism Centre,...
Jan 5, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
Happy New Year! I hope you have had a good start to 2024! How were your holidays? Mine were surprisingly relaxing once the craziness of Christmas had come to a head. I sat down with some physical books so could truly wind down. Bliss! We had some lovely...
Dec 12, 2023 | Families on the Spectrum
“Lucas will play the part of a wise man, please can you send in a black cloak and help him rehearse his lines.” We received a note from school for the Christmas nativity play. Practice practice practice The week leading up to the play, Lucas practiced his...
Dec 4, 2023 | Beliefs, Connection
Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated about certain people, events or situations in life? Perhaps it’s a friend that’s constantly being negative, your child’s school isn’t listening to you or the uncertainty at work. It happens to all of us at...
Nov 27, 2023 | Families on the Spectrum
We recently returned from visiting family in Sweden and the travels went smoothly – something worth celebrating! I would consider Lucas a good traveller as when we used to live in Switzerland, we often travelled to the UK and Sweden to visit family. However, there...
Nov 13, 2023 | Families on the Spectrum
As we dive into the festive season, a time filled with joy and merriment, I want to share a recent experience that some of you might relate to. The mention of “Aladdin and panto time” in the school letter triggers a mix of excitement and concern,...
