Sensory Conundrums.
The amazing thing about neurodivergency is that no one person has the same profile. There are very typically sensory seeking, or sensory avoiding individuals, and…
5 time outs for moms.
We all know by now that "me time" and "self care" are important, even advocated in the mommy Instagram and TikTok worlds. But what does…
It’s not all bad.
Having aa neurodivergent kid isn't all meltdowns and tears. There are some phenomenal moments and all the love and hugs that anyone could wish for.…
Shower time.
If you have a kiddo with SPD or on the spectrum (for lack of a better term) you will know that there are just some…
Crowds and meltdowns.
Lets have a little holiday de-brief. Here in South Africa our kids have a 3 week holiday mid-year (it's winter here then June/July) and it's…
The timing bomb.
Through the 7 years of C's life we have lived with a strategy of "timing". Whenever we go out, to the mall, friends and family,…
No candy coating.
I must just warn you, if you've come here to hear heartwarming stories of overcoming and growth, I'm afraid you are going to be disappointed.…
What he has, is not who he is.
A sensory meltdown is not a tantrum.@maryfairybobbery This quote has changed the way I view my son, C, and helped me to realise that what…