People often see autistic children struggling after school — but they don’t see the preparation that happens before they even walk through the door. Transitions after a full school day can be really overwhelming, so I try to reset the house before my daughter gets home. Small changes to the environment can make a huge difference to how the evening goes. Autism parenting is often about planning ahead for things most people never even notice. If you’re raising an autistic child, you’ll understand

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Replying to @ruthmatherslt Over 50 comments said the same thing 😂 So I asked Bethany to SHOW me what she meant because normally that helps when autistic children can’t find the words 😭 Still no clue what she was trying to say 😂 Autism communication moments like this happen all the time in our house 💜 #Autism #AutismParenting #NonVerbal #AutisticChild #SpeechDelay

Challenges of School Transport for Autistic Children

In this video, I explain why the night-time section of the DLA form is so important — and share 3 strong, copy-ready sentences you can use. Many parents rush or underplay the night section, not realising that regular night-time care, supervision, and disrupted sleep can significantly affect a DLA decision. DLA decision makers look at how often support is needed at night, how long it lasts, and whether an adult has to stay awake or remain alert to keep a child safe. These sentences are designed t