Why Does My Neurodivergent Child Avoid Eye Contact?
Why Does My Neurodivergent Child Avoid Eye Contact? At family gatherings, you may notice your child looking away when relatives speak to them. Perhaps an aunt comments, ‘Why won’t he look at me?’ or a grandparent worries that your child seems uninterested. For many neurodivergent children, however, avoiding eye contact is not about avoiding people. […]
Fatherhood and Autism: The Emotions We Don’t Talk About
Fatherhood and Autism often look very different from the journey many parents imagine. Becoming a parent comes with hopes, dreams, and expectations about the future. But for many families raising autistic children, the journey unfolds differently than expected. In this guest blog, Lalit Routray shares his personal experience of fatherhood, autism, and the emotions many […]
Living With Autism: The Power of Thinking Differently
Living with autism and neurodivergence often means experiencing the world differently. In this heartfelt guest blog, Daniel Jones shares his personal journey with autism, burnout, mental health challenges, deep reflection, and resilience. Through lived experience, he explores how neurodivergent thinking can be emotionally exhausting yet deeply meaningful while encouraging greater understanding, compassion, and acceptance for […]
Neurodiverse Travel: What Our Family Learned
Family vacations are often described as relaxing and joyful. But for many neurodivergent families, travel can bring sensory overload, emotional exhaustion, and constant stress. In this guest blog, Diedricht Brand shares how travelling with his neurodivergent son changed the way his family approaches travel forever. About the Author Based in Malmesbury, Diedricht Brand is the […]