Masking: The Hidden Cost of Trying to Fit In
Masking can help neurodivergent people navigate the world, but constantly hiding who you are can lead to exhaustion, burnout and identity loss.
Category Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The things you don’t know yet
What happens when your child goes to tertiary education? Have you kept your records? What about concessions? So many questions answered by a dad who's going through it all.
Assistive Technology for Non-Speaking Children: A Parent’s Guide 2026
Discover the best AAC apps, communication devices and assistive technology for non-speaking children, including free and AI-powered tools.
Task Paralysis: When Your Brain Wants to Start… But Just Can’t
Task paralysis is more than procrastination. For many neurodivergent people, starting a task can feel neurologically overwhelming.
A Letter To Our Friends Raising Neurotypical Kids
A heartfelt letter explaining the lived reality of parenting neurodivergent children, and how friends can offer true understanding, acceptance, and support.
Autism & Friendship: Beyond Neurotypical Skills
Autistic friendship doesn’t need fixing. Learn how to support real connection while teaching social skills as tools for confidence, safety, and meaningful relationships.
Autism Awareness: What Acceptance Actually Looks Like at Home
Acceptance vs. Awareness. Every April, the world turns its attention to autism. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you're still trying to get your child's shoes on before the school run.
What Looks Like Defiance: Understanding the Distress Behind Behaviour
It’s easy in that moment to see defiance, but what if what looks like defiance is actually something very different?
Autism in Girls and Women: Why It’s Often Missed
Autism doesn’t look the same for girls and women. Their traits can be quieter, subtler, or wrapped up in a lot of “masking,” making them harder to spot.
The PDA Controversy
A recent review examined the controversy around Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).