Brilliant Brains

Ain’t this the truth!

"Even as an Autistic person, I thought that the spectrum was linear. I think we all thought that at some stage. Well guess what? There’s no ‘mild’ or ‘severe’ Autism…shock horror! ‘Severe’ should be reserved for fire danger warnings, and ‘mild’ should only refer to salsa! Autism is in fact just as diverse as our world is."

Continue reading Nesceda's piece from our Autism Connect newsletter on our website: https://www.amaze.org.au/2021/07/dispelling-my-own-myths-as-an-autistic-person/

[Image description: "Dispelling my own myths as an autistic person" by Nesceda. Graphic of a woman writing a letter with a thought bubble that says "'Severe’ should be reserved for fire danger warnings, and ‘mild’ should only refer to salsa!" Image of Nesceda smiling. Autism Connect logo. Graphic is purple themed.]

It’s been a little while and I’ve had ideas for posts but haven’t quite had the time to write. Hopefully some of what I write here resonates with many of you.

Balance: Understanding Autistic Girls – Girls' Autism Advocacy Balancing Act. When I hear from the teacher that my autistic child is sailing and appears to be managing really well the alarm bells go off.

Who needs a teddy when you have a real life teddy bear to sleep with.....Frankie you really are the best little doggy in the world 💕

It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas ........ ❤️

Frankie.....you are seriously so gorgeous little girl!

Our little dog lover!

When your favourite Christmas dress has come apart at the seam so you just hop on your sewing machine and fix it!

What a busy day! Annual Santa photo.....gingerbread house building....swimming in the pool @ Heathmont, Victoria, Australia