Are you feeling frustrated?
Do you have a child who struggles at school, but gets no support?
Do you feel as if you are constantly arguing, nagging and battling with your child?
Do you desperately want to help your child, but have no idea how?
Do you have a diagnosis of autism but you’re told that your child isn’t quite autistic enough to get any help?
I’m Nadine, and this is an exact description of my life a few years ago.
I went from feeling lost and frustrated, to angry and determined to change everything.
Life with neurodiversity can be challenging enough without having to fight for support.
I don’t believe it should be this difficult.
My mission is to inspire and empower parents of extraordinary children
to take control and create a happier family life.
It’s Not Depression, it’s Autism!
When my six year old told me he wanted to kill himself I had no idea it would result in a diagnosis of autism. I hadn’t seen the signs, I didn’t know what I was looking for and I was at a loss to know what to do next. This was the start of our journey.
Should I Get an Autism Diagnosis For My Child?
Are you a worried parent who doesn’t know why your child seems different? Do you have suspicions that your child may be autistic? Are you unsure if getting a diagnosis will make any difference? Are you concerned about giving your child a label? Are you frightened that a diagnosis for your child may negatively impact their life? Or do you see a lot of yourself in your child and you got through life just fine, so why bother?
What is Autism Anyway?
What is Autism Anyway? This isn’t as easy to answer as you might think. There are so many answers because autism is experienced differently by each individual person. So, giving a simple one-line description of what autism is for your child is impossible. All I can…