Spectrum Mum

Dear friend, Spectrum mum is no more. It was a comfort at a time when I was lonely, confused and vulnerable This space started as a way for me to share my thoughts and feelings. I don’t want to be Spectrum Mum. I don’t want my thoughts, ideas, time, energy or life to be consumed by autism.

There were long waiting lists, we were repeatedly told our son was too young for therapy and we had to fight for support as he fell into this gap between being “too good” for vspecialist therapy and “not good enough” for mainstream. There were long waiting lists, we were repeatedly told our son was too young for therapy and we had to fight for support as he fell into this gap between being “too good” for vspecialist therapy and “not good enough” for mainstream. We met amazing people who guided us in the right direction and held our hand at times when we needed it. We met amazing people who guided us in the right direction and held our hand at times when we needed it.

I have read accounts on social media of people being abused for parking in disabled spaces or using disabled toilets because they don't look disabled. More accommodations are being made for autistic people, like assistance at airports, blue badges for cars, autism hours. My son is entitled to help the same as anyone with a physical disability is entitled to help. I have read accounts on social media of people being abused for parking in disabled spaces or using disabled toilets because they don't look disabled.

One of the most frequently asked questions by parents is how to support their child's reading at home. Remember words are all around you Point out words in the environment, on packaging, menus, posters, in the supermarket on advertisements. If reading a longer story try to leave it on a cliff hanger moment so that they want more. This will encourage children to talk and think about the books they are reading, get school to help.