Beyond Speech
Understanding Feeding, Sensory Processing, and Oral-Motor Development in Children with Autism When we think about autism, communication is often the first thing that comes to mind. While communication remains one of the primary goals of intervention, meaningful participation in everyday life extends well beyond communication. Eating, drinking, and oral care are equally important daily activities […]
The Decision Trap
Parenting is a life-changing experience, and this is an understatement if you are the parent of a neurodivergent child. I am a parent to an autistic young adult who is 21 and a neurotypical primary schooler who is 9. My world of parenting is a study in contrasts. The lessons I learnt while parenting my […]