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Finding Balance in Family Life: embracing slow living, meaningful traditions, and intentional homemaking for a nurturing home.
Embracing a slow, intentional, and low-demand lifestyle has fundamentally transformed our family dynamics, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. This way of living reduces stress and anxiety by prioritising what truly matters—quality connections, mindfulness, and self-care. Taking pride in homemaking plays a crucial role in this journey, as it allows us to create a nurturing space that caters to the diverse needs of our family members, moving beyond traditional stereotypes to celebrate the creativity and intention behind our choices. Furthermore, establishing simple family traditions fosters connection and belonging, providing the foundation for shared experiences that enrich our lives. Together, these elements create a cohesive framework for our…
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Supporting a loved one as they recover from Autistic Burnout
Supporting a loved one through their journey of recovering from autistic burnout is a process that thrives on empathy, patience, and compassion, a journey i know only too well. This profound experience offers an opportunity to create a safe haven, fostering their healing and growth. Here, we share a heartfelt guide filled with gentle ways to provide the unwavering support they need. Disclaimer: I am not an expert, I am not a psychologist, I write from my own experience as a parent and a teacher of children with additional needs. Nurturing Recovery: Supporting Autistic Burnout Supporting someone through their recovery from autistic burnout is a journey of profound love and…
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Autistic Burnout -what is it, causes, symptoms, recovery -a simple guide
Autism burnout refers to an overwhelming state experienced by individuals on the autism spectrum, wherein they become mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted due to prolonged exposure to significant stressors. It typically occurs when individuals face difficulties in meeting the social and sensory demands of their environment without adequate support or self-care. This is a very general guide, the causes, symptoms etc can vary greatly and are as unique as each autistic individual. Disclaimer: I am not an expert, I am not a psychologist, I write from my own experience as a parent and a teacher of children with additional needs. Causes: 1. Sensory Overload: People with autism often have sensory…
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10 Back to School Tips for Parents of Autistic Young People
10 Back to School Tips for Parents of Autistic Young People (Post Primary School) August already! Back to school will soon be upon us. In our case both my children are returning to their respective schools the last week in August, So now it is time to start preparing for the transition back to the school term routine. As a parent of a young Autistic person then you know only too well how difficult transitions can be and one of the most stressful can be the return to school after the long lazy days of summer. Transition means change and change equals uncertainty which leads to anxiety. In our case…
