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Do we forget?

You often hear people say “oh, just forget it and move on.” And yes, for some situations that may be the correct thing to do. If someone is fixated on something another person does.

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Cats Are Funny

I don’t know if you know much about cats or have had one or two or whatever in your care. There are so many stories and photos on the internet of cats.

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So here I am

So here I am in the middle of the night, writing again. It is a habit many writers possess. Well, actually many creative people do. And that’s ok.

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Oh I nearly forgot

Jamie and I have been working on creating posters to go in the shop on my website. I am providing the words or the phrases and Jamie then takes and creates something beautiful.

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Do you do this?

One of the challenges people on the spectrum often struggle with is change, especially a change they have not instigated. And it can be disconcerting for all concerned.

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Worry Monster

Have you ever heard of the worry monster? Well, if not, basically the concept is you take the worry monster, it feels really good and soft and safe.

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Stumped

Have you ever had a situation where you simply just don’t know what to do? That there really isn’t any answer for you?

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Homework and autism

That dreaded word for many parents, not just myself in this world. And not people with special education needs either. I remember the challenges I had doing homework, myself.

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Have you thought?

Have you ever looked at someone or something and thought you could be like that or that you were like that? I know it can happen – well, it’s happened to me so I’m sure it’s happened to you.

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I Want a Child

I know if you’ve read my previous blogs, Johnathan is not my first child. Four of his siblings are enjoying the pleasures of heaven

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Routine and autism

Well you’ve probably heard that autistic people like routine, And I want to express to you the importance of it. I have tried to be routine conscious.

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Feelings

Today I woke up happy. No reason in particular, I just did. It’s been quite some days since I’ve felt this happy but I am glad that I am.

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Observations

I was wondering if you have ever noticed that you change as you grow older? Not in like years, or anything like that but I am talking about your tastes.

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Packing Up Christmas

Today we finally had Christmas in our house packed up. I know we are after Epiphany or 6th Jan as it is in most of the UK, but we couldn’t, so it was today for us.

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