About
As the single-parent of a child with high-functioning autism – and as an adult with the same condition – I have extensive experience to draw on as far as special educational needs are concerned. Over the last two years, I have had to become a self-appointed autism advocate: Blogging, making valuable contacts – and learning to appreciate the little victories!
Before becoming my son’s full-time carer, I was studying for my nursing degree. I made it to my final year before my son’s needs became evident. He is now known to have various physical disabilities, as well as the autism, and needs much input to fulfill his potential.
Away from the SEN arena, I am a keen (recently published) writer {check out The Writer’s Bubble} and am enjoying indulging my new-found passion for natural light photography, which will eventually – I hope – become my main source of income. You can find out more at bubblebooPhotography.
To be clear:
My son and I both have High-Functioning ASD (Asperger’s Syndrome). I am not a doctor, or a medical expert. I do not have access to the same information that a professional in the field would. My experiences are just that - my experiences. They are unique to me. I share them here partly as therapy, and partly because I genuinely hope that they might help someone else.
This blog covers our experiences of autism through education and medical intervention here in the UK. Specifically: in Sussex, England. Provisions – and even diagnoses – for autistic children and adults elsewhere in the UK and internationally might – and indeed will – be markedly different.
Any and all information relating to autism, treatments and therapies that you find in this blog should be independently verified with the relevant professionals in your area, and will not be specific to your situation.
