Unpacking socialization from the autism spectrum perspective — As an autistic individual, I’ve often felt friendships to be overestimated. Even today, I can not think of anybody who I can call a best friend, apart from my husband. Even he sometimes gets overwhelmed by me. As a kid, I naturally preferred to play alone. However, during my school…

The first week on Medium has been a whirlwind of thoughts, emotions, and reflections. But why did I finally take that leap to start writing? The answer lies in the winding pathways of my mind, the challenges of parenting a child with autism, and the need for an outlet that…

An Autism Journey Amidst the New Normal — Hey there, kindred spirit! Fancy a peek into the rollercoaster of life with autism? Join us on this wild ride where it’s not just a label, but a shared family jam! Everyone in our clan has their own little jingle, but S? He’s our showstopper. …

It’s almost a month since I wrote an article and counting… — But why do I take such a long break? I started to write in August and I was full of ideas and motivation and I enjoy sharing my thoughts with the world. The straightforward answer? Procrastination. My brain sometimes works a little bit in a funny way, I know what…

Balancing Hope and Reality for My Child — This question has lingered in my mind since my little one, S, received his diagnosis. He is different and processes things uniquely, I understand that. In the initial months following his diagnosis, I stepped back, observing how he discovered the world and considering which methods might assist his learning. Honestly…

Thoughts about the hidden struggles of being a parent of an autistic child — Why didn’t they tell me what was waiting for me? They told me that once we had a diagnosis, everything would fall into place. Well, it didn’t. After the diagnosis, I assumed professionals could help me and would know how to guide and support my little one. But the challenges…

I know what you think! Who would even ponder such an out-of-the-box topic? Surprisingly, not many have, at least according to Google. Before you stop reading, let me explain it! I’m a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and I have an autistic child. We share many similarities — it’s almost as if…

Now, I’m no toilet-training guru, and if you’re looking for an overnight success story, well, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you’re up for a rollercoaster ride through the world of potty training with S and me, buckle up! You know, there’s an entire universe of articles out…

It was 6 a.m., and S was in the midst of a full-blown tantrum. The cause? We had run out of his favourite cereal. Such incidents became a recurring theme in our household. But it wasn’t just pickiness; it was something more profound. Autism and sensory issues, especially around food…