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What Makes Taylor Hawkins So Special?
You will most certainly have heard of Taylor Hawkins this week, whether you have never heard of him before, whether you are a dedicated Foo Fighters fan, or somewhere in between. Many tributes have expressed why Taylor was so unique, and this is my take. I never met him; I never knew him, so it… Continue reading What Makes Taylor Hawkins So Special?
Autistic Parenting – Invalidation
Many autistic people will tell you that they have spent their whole lives being invalidated. When reacting to a loud noise with their hands over their ears, they are told, “it isn’t that loud”. When they tell someone a tag on a piece of clothing is itchy and they can’t wear it, they might be… Continue reading Autistic Parenting – Invalidation
Autistic Parenting – Honesty
This morning we were getting ready for school. Out of nowhere my daughter asks, “Mummy, will I die?” Instead of my normal ‘think like a neurotypical and say something appropriate’ response kicking in… this response that I have employed for so many years failed. So I answered her, “Not now but one day you will”.… Continue reading Autistic Parenting – Honesty
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