Christmas – More Than The Words

A Reflection

Holidays and special occasions can be particularly hard for neurodiverse families (and don’t get me started on birthday parties). They are an “in your face, up close and personal” reminder of your family’s struggles and how you are different from the everyday, neurotypical families. Let’s take Christmas as an example. Let’s be honest autismContinue reading “A Reflection”

Dear Santa

Thank you for the presents you brought me last year. This year I would like …. What Dear Santa letter does not start like that? Followed by a short (or long) list of all the treasures they hope Santa will bring. Tyson has never written a letter to Santa. In fact, for many years TysonContinue reading “Dear Santa”

Christmas, the COVID-19 Vaccine & Autism

The week leading up to Christmas Day is my favourite time in the entire year. Yes, it’s hectic with the decorating, shopping, wrapping, and cleaning but the excitement in a house when children are waiting for Santa is magical. We started our Christmas week in a very unusual way this year but it was trulyContinue reading “Christmas, the COVID-19 Vaccine & Autism”