‘Stories’ Archive
Stories: Mel, a young mother
I was born in Lancashire in 1975 to parents who instilled a combination of strict discipline and love in equal measures upon myself and my two sisters. There is often a misconception that children with Aspergers misbehave, that they are just naughty. As a child it never occurred to me that I could answer my [...]
Stories: Hilary Stace – Autism and Me: My Story (with thanks to my son for coming into my life)
As with many people I came into the autism world because of a child, my son, although he didn’t have that label until he was 12. I’ve checked with him that I can share my version of his story.
My children are the longest and most creative venture I have ever undertaken and as such [...]
Stories: Cally Whitham, parent
I have just read the article by by Michelle Dawson – Autism and ABA in the UK – a controlled trial. This article has brought me great peace, and validated early advice and my own gut feelings.
I was fortunate enough to have an excellent speech language therapist for a few short months when my [...]
Stories: Alyson Bradley
Aspergers syndrome? You may well ask. I did not think or even know about it until recently. I’m in my 40s and have just been diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome. I also found out I’m dyslexic.
Apparently, often people with Aspergers will have other learning difficulties. Dyslexia alone would be bad enough (but I think about 10 [...]