December 2017 update

I've found it a little hard to adjust to Charles being away from home but he has now returned home on the 16th December from Portsmouth University for Christmas. I am one happy mom. On the 19th of December he returned back to John Willmott School to receive three achievement awards.

In 2018 I will be continuing my blog and will also be involved in a autism coffee morning at John Willmott School to help other parents. Merry Christmas to you all. :)

A view from the back of his flat in Portsmouth, wow :)

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2017 New beginning.

This book covers my journey as the mother of an autistic child from pre-diagnosis, through infant, junior and senior school, culminating with her son taking his GCSE exams and progressing onto university, with examples and anecdotes. It shares the journey we took from my child not speaking until he was 5 and a half years to a gregarious 18-year-old who enjoys performing on stage, rock climbing, camping and canoeing. His positive attitude, embracing of life and him fulfilling his potential will bring a source of inspiration to those making a similar journey. The book seeks to cover the emotions, the fear and devastation felt from the diagnosis, progressing through the almost overwhelming obstacles, to the joy at each achievement, helping us to become the people we are now.

Autism - Charles and me

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