It seems that the federal and provincial programs to help parents of autistic children here in Canada are a well-kept secret. This is not ok with me. No family should have to struggle without care simply because no one has told them their options.
I Don’t Want to Label Them
Today I want to respond to a type of comment that I hear all the time: "I don't want to label them." "I'd talk to the doctor, but then they'd just slap a label on them." "Labels are so hurtful. I would never do that to my child"
When I Grow Up… (UPDATE)
My autistic son has announced a new career aspiration that tells me a lot about him and how he thinks.
The Mental Load of Special Needs Parenting
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about "The Mental Load." That is, the parts of a job that don't get recognized, but are usually more work and stress than the actual job itself. I wanted to introduce this idea to anyone who hasn't heard of it before, because I know--with 100% certainty--that someone you love is carrying a heavy mental burden right now.
Autism & Water Safety
A study in 2020 found that autistic children are three times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. And a study done between 2009 and 2011 found that 91% of autistic child deaths are caused by accidental drowning.
Ashley Lilley 