Weird … it implies a deviation from the norm, quirky, different – all of which can be good attributes to possess, but so often in the delivery of the word “weird” is a vibe that emits the suggestion that someone is worse or bad. A subtle or not so subtle … Read more…
I love my job. I really do. I love working with all minds on the ASD spectrum. It is a mind that is quirky, different, straight down the line, focused but also often overloaded from input. It is quite amazing for me when I can communicate with an ASD mind … Read more…
I found myself giggling with joy throughout this interview. Giggling at the amazing ways the questions I asked, were answered. They were answered in a way I had never thought of before. They were literal, out of the box, quick-witted and wonderfully different. I opened with, what I thought was, … Read more…
Why Early Detection Is The Key I went to a full day conference in Melbourne back in April and whilst part of it was a lovely excuse to get some shopping in (who doesn’t want to shop in Melbourne?), I was also interested in the latest research and presentations that … Read more…
Our lens is changing, the landscape of therapies for autism is changing but personal judgment persists. This was the very issue that drove our website into full force; whether it’s parents judging other parents, professionals judging parents, professionals judging professionals – the fact remains that we are fighting each other … Read more…