The Autism Nanny

12/08/2018

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY EMILY ######X

21 years ago today, I walked (ok staggered) into the Maternity Unit in Gloucester. I knew that within 24 hours my life would change forever, but had no idea how massive that change would be.

Emily was born at 2.47 p.m. on 13th August 1997, weighing 8lbs 6 ozs and I was the happiest person on earth. She was and still is the most precious person on the planet to me and she has given me so much. Being Emily's mum has not always been easy, but what a journey we have all been on together.

Tomorrow, when Emily turns 21 years old and becomes a young woman, I will be so proud of her. To live for 21 years, with little language and understanding of the seemingly random acts of people, in this crazy and often complex world and to have such a sunny disposition and be so gorgeous, is wonderful.

Emily is my inspiration for everything I do, both within my own family and in helping other families with autistic children and she remains my most powerful teacher ... live in the moment, always try your best, laugh when you want, cry when you want and never let anyone else live your life for you.

Thank you so much for being in my life, my beautiful Emily. I love you to the moon and back. Happy, happy 21st Birthday ######xx

29/07/2018

Tomorrow Emily goes for her trial at a local charity shop, to see if she will be able to work each Monday during the College holidays.

Please wing good wishes to Emily. This is a huge step for her and I am unbelievably proud of her.

Thank you so much Tracy Shirley, for setting up this opportunity for Emily and supporting her so brilliantly 💕

26/07/2018

Our children will never be all that they can be, for themselves, their family and their community, if we put ceilings on what we believe they can achieve.

Autism news and resources: from autistic people, professionals, and parents

19/07/2018

Fab idea Morrisons.

Stores will dim lights, turn music off and avoid using the tannoy on Saturdays from 09:00 to 10:00.

19/07/2018

Waiting to be assessed and receiving a diagnosis, not only delays the help that your child needs, but also causes huge stress on the family.

Please share your diagnosis story.

MP says ‘scandalous waiting times’ affect access to NHS support for those with autism

02/07/2018

Fabulous ....

Frasier Cox won a nationwide story-writing competition.

23/06/2018

We did it!!
Extremely thrilled and proud to have just been awarded the National Autism Friendly Award... and to learn that we are the 1st Self Catering holiday complex in Devon to achieve this!

Our huge thanks to ALL of our amazing team who have made this possible and to our families for their ongoing encouragement , you have been so supportive of our efforts to raise awareness of Autism and particular thanks to ALL our families with children on the Autism spectrum who have been instrumental in our achievement of this award.

Holidays with children can be challenging at the best of times but for those with Autism the right support can make the difference between being able to really enjoy a holiday or endure one.
So thank you again everyone, off now to get the fizzy in the fridge!!

08/06/2018

This looks like fun.

29/05/2018

Beautiful ...

02/05/2018

Please visit my page, which links to my new business ... Our Amazing Girls. This business is to work with and support families, who have teenage girls and young women on the autism spectrum. So if this includes you ... I look forward to seeing you there x

https://www.facebook.com/ouramazinggirls/

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01/05/2018

THE A-Z OF AUTISM
Z ... ZZZZZ SLEEP

When you first announce you are pregnant, after everyone congratulates you, they warn you about the lack of sleep when your baby is born. During the first few months of life, babies ease into a …

01/05/2018

THE A-Z OF AUTISM
Y ... YOU

Being the parent of a child on the autism spectrum can be physically exhausting, emotionally draining, mentally taxing and financially a disaster for your family. Your autistic child needs you to …