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03/10/2025

Can relate to this so much 😔

02/10/2025

ADHD is not a learned behavior.
It’s not bad parenting.
It’s not a discipline issue.
It’s not a spoiled child.
It’s not a “phase” or just a hyper kid who needs stricter rules.

ADHD is a real medical condition.
A chemical imbalance.
A constant battle between the brain and the body.
A daily fight to focus, to sit still, to keep up.
A body that doesn’t always listen.

ADHD is real.
It’s a big deal.

Let’s break the stigma.
October is ADHD Awareness Month
but for kids (and their families), it’s not just a month.
It’s a battle every single day, year round. 💛💙

02/10/2025

I know not everyone will agree with me, and that’s fine but I’m going to say it anyway. I believe profound autism should be recognized as a separate diagnosis.

Here’s why. Right now, the autism spectrum is stretched so wide it’s meaningless. The same label covers:
• Someone who is non-speaking, intellectually disabled, requires 24/7 care, and will never live independently.
• And someone else who is articulate, has a career, drives, and posts essays about autism online.

Both are “autistic.” But the realities are worlds apart.

I see this every day as a mom. Programs and events that are considered “inclusive” often work just fine for my son Jude. He can join in swim lessons. He can participate in sensory-friendly hours. He can manage school in the right environment. That’s inclusion, for him.

But for Charlie? It’s a completely different story. Swim lessons? Impossible he could drown in seconds without one-on-one support. Sensory-friendly hours? Still too overwhelming. School “inclusion”? He needs constant supervision and can’t sit in a classroom which is why he’s in a school for children with SEVERE disabilities. The things advertised as inclusive aren’t inclusive enough for kids like Charlie.

And that’s the problem. When we lump everyone under the same autism label, the public thinks “inclusive” covers everyone. But it doesn’t. The kids who need the most, the ones with profound autism, end up excluded from the very spaces that claim to be for them.

This is why I believe profound autism should be its own diagnosis. Not to create division, but to create clarity. To make sure policies, funding, and programs actually reflect the people with the highest support needs, not just those who can speak for themselves like me.

I hear all the time that separating out profound autism is “ableist” or “divisive.” No. What’s actually harmful is pretending Charlie’s reality is the same as Jude’s, or the same as someone who can write 2,000 words on why functioning labels are offensive.

Autism is not a monolith. Words matter. Labels matter. They determine who gets services, who gets research dollars, and who gets forgotten. And right now, the one-size-fits-all label is leaving behind families like mine.

So yes, I believe profound autism deserves its own recognition. Not to erase anyone else’s story but to make sure kids like Charlie aren’t erased either.

25/09/2025

There are lots of activities available for ASN families this October holiday. Check out this website and book your places

https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/october-programme/october-asn-session/

25/09/2025

What an amazing piece of technology

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

23/08/2025

Well done everyone!

22/08/2025

A fantastic story and such a brilliant local organisation.

This year, Fly Cup Enterprises is proud to celebrate its 25th Anniversary – a milestone that not only reflects our growth but also honours the vision and dedication of those who laid our foundations long before 2000, when we officially became a company.

Our story begins in late 1993 at the Harlaw Centre in Inverurie, where a small group of parents, staff, and volunteers launched a “tea room project” to provide meaningful activities for individuals with additional support needs. What started with just six service users baking cakes and serving teas quickly grew into something much bigger.

From a small tea room project in 1993 to a thriving social enterprise today – Fly Cup is proud to celebrate 25 years of supporting individuals with a learning disability or learning difficulty. A huge thank you to all who helped us on this journey. Here’s to the next 25 years! 🎉☕

Help us celebrate 25 years - visit our coffee shop for cakes, coffee and a warm welcome while discovering the impact we make together.

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