Autism Blog

11/04/2026

It’s very relaxing sorting and organising through stuff with Zeusy asleep 💤 on my lap and doing inventory as well as attempting to to make some bread

Dairy free yoghurt & Self Raising flour , oil, with herbs - bread did not work in mini silicon loaf tins - turned out rock hard - I had in oven for 180 fan forced for 50 mins (will try to make bread again and hopefully next time works out ) if not I know the recipe makes delicious flat bread cooked in a fry pan

03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Easter

02/04/2026

I am fine - I just want to warn and share my personal experiences with Occupational Therapist (O.T)

I have 3 different organisations all of not been at all helpful in providing a useful service or meeting my needs.
I had (1) O.T who when they wrote the functional report decided to add completely bizarre and random stuff - functional was done via 4 zoom meetings
(2) An O.T I saw for less than 3 months as they designed an extremely inappropriate aged program that did not meet my needs or age
(3) This third O.T was completely incompetent worked with her for less than 3 weeks was unable to do what she actually said she would do and just wasted my time - have terminated the contract as this O.T was the most current

I am able to have my support workers whom I trust to work with me and assist me to create and help me with organisational and as for mental health or emotional regulation I work on these with the therapist team I have in place that I trust to work with myself and Z

I am actively going to go and see using my own funds to go see a Physiotherapist and ask them when the time comes for them to once I check in with NDIA that I can use funds or fund myself to get a physiotherapist to write up a report

Make sure you find reputable providers this goes for therapists and support workers as these are people you have in your home , work with closely and have around your assistance animal / children

29/03/2026

Sharing from another Autism Page but some people might find this helpful - I have had the privilege of attending a conference with Doctor Temple Grandin when she was in Sydney many years ago and meeting her was an absolute privilege

32 speakers share their knowledge with parents of autistic children

27/03/2026

I found this online and thought this was beautiful and worthy to share
💜 Have a lovely weekend

24/03/2026

Something I have found very relaxing and rewarding this last week is making time to prioritise self-care for myself by ensuring that I do activities and hobbies I find enjoyment and relaxation. Spending time with friends and having lots of snuggles time with Z. I am also been enjoying redesigning my home space and have enjoyed doing inventory of things such as books & movies and activity I find much joy and enjoyment in doing.

Also a really yummy food which I have been enjoying for breakfast or brunch is having home made sourdough bread with nuttlex butter , Vegemite and avocado 🥑 and occasionally adding either a boiled or fried egg on top (it’s delicious and healthy meal)

I also enjoy making healthy dog treats for my assistance dog Z and healthy meals using Pet Cookbook by the wonderful Kim from 4 Ingredients cookbooks I also find these cookbooks an absolute go to for cooking my own meals

18/03/2026

Learn the 5 warning signs

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

You may find this link helpful
I know I have

Learn the 5 warning signs

12/03/2026

Disability Expo on in May Central Coast Hunter Valley - worth attending to chat with providers about services they offer that may be of use for you as well as collecting pens and other random things as well as collecting and gathering lots of information to go through

The Expo will connect thousands of people with disabilities with hundreds of product and service providers and provide a range of informative and interactive presentations delivered by industry experts.

09/03/2026

I came across this on Instagram and I honestly can relate to these 14 things they are well summed up by neurodivergence_lou on instagram page I follow

Recommend checking out this instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVmY4LZjBBo/?img_index=1&igsh=cWd6dm0wdnk2cnBw

08/03/2026

Wow I cannot believe that’s it’s been 8 years since I attended a Seminar with Professor Tony Attwood in Sydney