by Shelley Farnham | Aug 19, 2024 | ADHD, Autism
The power of play for ADHD/Autistic children What is play? Play is described in various ways by experts, but there are some key words that seem to be repeated– fun, self-initiated, not motivated by reward, uncertain and non-productive. When a child was asked...
by Shelley Farnham | Jun 7, 2024 | ADHD, Anxiety, Autism
What we expect to see As a parent, when we think about our child being anxious, we often think of them looking fearful, holding back, clinging to us, perhaps crying, hiding, running away, etc. Whilst these can absolutely be a clear presentation of anxiety, there are...
by Shelley Farnham | Apr 9, 2024 | Autism
What does Autism Acceptance Week mean to you? To me it’s an opportunity to spread some awareness of Autism – our knowledge and also our personal experience, recognising and celebrating the good, whilst also acknowledging the not so good. Getting this balance is...
by Shelley Farnham | Mar 14, 2024 | Autism
Autism Parent Support: Navigating the Journey Together Parenting a child with autism is a unique journey that can bring both profound joy and significant challenges. While focusing on the needs of their autistic child, parents often encounter their own set of...
by Shelley Farnham | Oct 17, 2023 | ADHD, Autism
When we encounter a child with a physical disability of any kind we will do anything we can to help them succeed alongside their able-bodied peers, and rightly so. We purchase and accommodate glasses, push them in a wheelchair, strive to communicate with them by...
