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Having flown short haul with the Bear from birth and long haul since she was three, I have had more than my share of aeroplane…
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Those of you who have been following the blog for a while will know that I believe strongly in telling children and young people about…
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However much you love spending time with your children, there times we all need a few minutes to ourselves – whether it’s taking a shower,…
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As both a teacher and a mum, I can testify to how frustrating it can be to be asked the same question over and over…
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As professionals we see children for a snapshot of their lives, and all too often we make our judgements based on those snapshots. Parents are…
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When we read about masking, there is often a assumption that we are talking about girls. And the truth is that it has had to…
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One of the most common complaints I hear both at school and at home, from my students and my children, is that there are some…
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Sometimes we all have those days when we wonder whether or not we are on the right path. There are often days (or even weeks)…
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Waiting for a diagnosis can feel a little like being in limbo land; you’re not sure whether to act or whether to stick your head…
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Many Autism families have more than one child on the Spectrum, but the truth is all too often the needs and emotions of those families…