Catching your autistic child’s eye
The other day I was out shopping and I popped into the toilets. While I was there I saw something that caught my eye… Above the sink area was a poster of a pug puppy looking at me with begging eyes. I’m not even really a pug lover but how could that not get my…
Queen of Board Games!
I’m not sure about your family, but over Christmas mine love to play board games. Most people are hesitant to play at the start but within 10 minutes they’re stood up shouting the game rules at the other teams to make sure they can’t cheat. Yes, we’re one of those families! And last…
A must see!
Last month a client of mine recommended and kindly lent me the movie “Temple Grandin” Have you seen it? Well, first and foremost I have a newfound respect for Claire Danes, the actress who played Temple. Even though Danes was probably one of my favourite actresses before I’d watched “Temple Grandin” from her unforgettable…
English Sarcasm and Autistic Children
Drew’s aunt and cousins were over from Belgium a few weeks ago, so we went to their hotel to pay them a visit.It’s always struck me that somewhere like Belgium can be just a few hours away from London but the culture is so different. For example…In Belgium, life seems to be a lot…
Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean
I’d say I’m a chatty person. I love meeting new people and giving advice. If I’m talking about something I care about I might never shut up! I enjoy things that a lot of people don’t, like interviews for example, or presentations. But even for me I sometimes get lost for words… Like for example…
There’s something you need to know about me…
There’s something you need to know about me… It’s slightly embarrassing so I’m just going to come out with it… I’m a little bit of Christmas fanatic. (Ok thats a lie. I’m a total Christmas fanatic!) And if there’s one thing that bugs more than anything around Autumn /winter time… It’s those irritating moaning people…
Lessons From Thomas Edison’s Mum (This works wonders for children with Autism)
I made it! I survived yesterday’s pump class…. just. I’ll definitely think twice before taking a whole week off again though that’s for sure. Anyway, today I wanted to share with you a really inspiring story I read yesterday. Now, I don’t know how true it is, but regardless the story tells a powerful message.…
I have a confession to make…
I have a confession to make… I bought something yesterday that I’m a tiny bit embarrassed about… I went out and bought an adult colouring book. Oh, and 12 brand new arty colouring pencils! *looks round for approval* You see, I have friends that have them and I always had the common opinion……
What I’ve learnt from Ronda Rousey
Today I want to talk a little about the incredible Ronda Rousey… Incase you have no idea who I’m talking about, Ronda Rousey is a martial arts expert and athlete… She helped bring female mixed martial arts to a mainstream audience en route to becoming the first ever UFC women’s champion. Ronda is an…
Babies babbling in Costa
Yesterday I was in costa coffee having a break for an hour and I saw something adorable and I just had to tell you… I got there during the lunch time rush so was stood in a pretty long queue. In front of me was a women on her own holding a baby boy.…
