I’ve recently entered the world of advanced monologuing — or, to put it another way, I’ve started using AI programs. It’s something I never thought had a real place in the modern world, but frankly, I was wrong. Before anyone jumps to the inevitable “computers will steal our jobs!”, let me assure you: they won’t.Continue reading “Advanced Monologuing: My Adventures with AI”
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Direct payment part 2
So, a while ago, we got approved for 8 hours a week (school holidays only) direct payment for someone to look after our child. This means that I can get the washing and food prep for the week done without losing my mind. It also gives her a chance to interact with adults that areContinue reading “Direct payment part 2”
Why is it so hard to get help
Our fae is – undeniably – autistic. My husband and I are not diagnosed, but we’re something spicy. We thought about getting diagnosed as an act of solidarity, and were told the waiting list in our area for adults to be seen is 10 years. 10. Years. That’s insane. I was thinking about going backContinue reading “Why is it so hard to get help”
Direct Payment
Surviving half term was a touch-and-go event. At some points, I wasn’t sure that either myself nor my daughter was going to make it. It was a relief to drop her off at school on Monday morning, and send her off with a wave as she happily disappeared through the door. I slept. For twoContinue reading “Direct Payment”
Where to get help.
This is not much a post but rather a glossary of places to go for help. After all everyone needs support sometimes. I have tried to keep them to national level but you will find that your local council will be able to help you and point you in the direction of other agencies. SupportContinue reading “Where to get help.”
Do you know where your towel is?
I am a massive fan of Douglas Adams. You probably guessed that from the title of the post, but I assure you, it has relevance to the topic in discussion. Whenever we take our daughter out, I carry what I still refer to as “a nappy sack”, although it has rather evolved from the daysContinue reading “Do you know where your towel is?”
Do it with Mirrors
I have, for the past few years, joined the lament of parents the world over of trying to persuade my child that they need to brush their teeth. This argument breaks down into 4 main parts: that she doesn’t need a separate toothbrush for her ‘back teeth’ and ‘front teeth’; that she doesn’t need meContinue reading “Do it with Mirrors”
Negotiations and getting what you need
There are times that, like it or not, your fae needs to do what you tell them. This can cause conflict: if they have PDA (pathological demand avoidance) tendencies, it can be impossible, or at least very difficult. I have some suggestions for how to get your way with your fae child, some of theseContinue reading “Negotiations and getting what you need”
The cyclic pain of the summer holiday.
Last week I didn’t write a post. This is because, like many of you, I am in the depths of the summer holiday. 6 weeks of freedom from routine and the humdrum of school and nursery life. For a lot of families this means the excitement of holidays in far flung places (or at leastContinue reading “The cyclic pain of the summer holiday.”
The blood and agony of bedtime routine (and why it’s worth it)
Our daughter has a bedtime routine. She will go to bed happily and stay there all night. On a good day she won’t get up until about 7am. On a bad day she’s up at 4am, on average she gets up somewhere between 5 and 6. This was not something achieved without significant effort onContinue reading “The blood and agony of bedtime routine (and why it’s worth it)”
Raising the Modern Fae 