May 20, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
I’m sure he won’t mind…Us eating a bit of his Tony’s chocolate.Famous last words! I get it now…With hindsight.Most kids would have an issue with their parents eating their chocolate.What I wasn’t aware of was that Lucas had plans for his chocolate. He must have...
May 13, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
I grew up in a Chinese takeaway. My parents envisioned a different life for me. They pushed relentlessly—university was the goal. University usually leads to a good job. A good job usually brings a good salary. A good salary usually secures a good life. This...
May 6, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
Exploring new experiences with my son Lucas often leads me to getting various all-in-one kits. I appreciate these kits because they save me the trouble of gathering materials myself. Getting inspiration from numerous books on autism, I’ve been focusing...
Apr 26, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
Every time I catch myself humming or singing, I hesitate. It wasn’t always like that. I’ve never claimed to be a good singer, but I’ve always enjoyed singing along to classics in the kitchen. I’ve found myself hesitating because whenever I start singing, a little...
Mar 10, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
“I don’t want to be 9” On his 9th birthday, Lucas confided in me, “I don’t want to be 9.” It caught me off guard – I always believed kids wanted to be older. I reassured him and said, “It’s okay, you can be...
Mar 3, 2024 | Families on the Spectrum
“The drop slide is now open!” My little boy came running over, telling me that he wanted a mark on his hand so he could go on the drop slide. It was his 9th birthday party and we had decided to hold it at a soft play arena. I gave my permission, and he duly got a...
