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"I cannot imagine the frustrations a non-verbal child or adult must go through on a daily basis." Read more
'I’ve worked as a Service Delivery Officer at Family Fund for almost three years, and a big part of my role has been setting up the free iPad workshops that we run for parent/carers to learn how to make the most of their device.' Read more
"I would read a book! I would eat a hot meal while it was still hot, heavens, I would drink a HOT CUP OF TEA (can you imagine?). " Read more
Family Fund blogger Jodie has created her own publishing company with the aim of raising autism awareness. Read more
My washing machine broke a while ago, and I had to hand wash everything, this was not enough to clear the build-up on his clothes, bedding and towels. #LivingWithout Read more
Incontinence created yet more washing. Fine motor difficulties resulting in food going on clothing at every meal making more washing again. #LivingWithout Read more
"I appreciate boys will be boys, and by no means do I think my boy is an angel, but each of these incidents affected him so much! " Anti-Bullying Week runs from 11-15 November. Read more
"As I was thinking how to process such awful and disgusting words I remembered this story I wrote a few years ago." Anti-Bullying Week runs from 11-15 November. Read more
“He was pretty miserable about going in today. I had to fight back the tears when I sent him in." Anti-Bullying Week runs from 11-15 November Read more
"He can tell me when he wants a drink and what he wants to eat. It’s a start." Read more
"This post means the most to me because as a working mum with a disabled child, a career was something I still felt was achievable." Read more
"Getting a rare diagnosis is scary and fraught with the unknown. Almost 5 years in to our journey these are my reflections of what I wish I had known at the start" Read more
"This blog always reminds me that truly listening to someone is vital to understanding them. I hope this helps someone else." Read more
"We have been homeless for 7 weeks now and I have a lot of health issues going on as well as life dramas and general inconveniences, so tiny gestures from people have made a big difference." Read more
"All my posts are from the heart; and whilst it seemingly resonated with many and was shared far and wide, it was also a cathartic exercise for me too." Read more