One of the biggest misconceptions about autism is that autistic individuals do not want friendships or meaningful relationships. This misunderstanding has caused many children and adults to be unfairly labelled […]
Social Struggle Does Not Mean Lack of Interest Read More »
One of the first behaviours many parents notice after an autism diagnosis is stimming. Hand flapping, rocking, humming, spinning objects, or repeating certain movements often attract attention from people who
Stimming Is Not a Problem to Solve Read More »
For many families, routines can sometimes feel repetitive or restrictive. It is easy to wonder why an autistic child insists on following the same morning schedule, eating from the same
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Every parent has experienced moments when they simply do not understand their child’s behaviour. Perhaps your child suddenly cries in the supermarket, throws a toy across the room, refuses to
Behaviour Is Communication Read More »
Every parent wants their child to be accepted, included, and appreciated for who they are. Yet many families raising autistic children quickly discover that society often measures children against a
Different Does Not Mean Less Read More »
By Dr. Oluwatosin Akande We have grown far better, in recent years, at talking about autism in children. We have learned to praise stimming instead of suppressing it, to build
Beyond Childhood: Autism, Masking, and the Right to Be Understood Across a Lifetime Read More »
Every parent hopes to see their child settled, calm, and content. When an autistic child sits quietly in a classroom, attends a family gathering without making a sound, or remains
Quiet Does Not Always Mean Comfortable Read More »
One of the greatest challenges many autistic individuals face is living in environments that were not designed with their sensory experiences in mind. Sounds, lights, textures, and smells that seem
Sensory Experiences Are Real, Not Exaggerated Read More »
Many parents worry when their autistic child avoids eye contact during conversations. It is one of the first behaviours people notice, and unfortunately, it is also one of the most
Eye Contact Is Not the Same as Attention Read More »
Parents often tell us that one of the most difficult moments of raising an autistic child is watching them become completely overwhelmed and not knowing how to help. In public
Meltdowns Are Not Tantrums Read More »