When it came to our oldest son’s twenty-first birthday I decided that a life-time experience would be best – and that meant travel. After a lot of thought I decided on a surprise trip to Iceland. Having Asperger’s Syndrome and never have flown before, myself and my husband decided that it would be best if … Continue reading Iceland with Aspergers
Moving from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) on to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was always going to be a difficult time – for one we (my son and I) struggle with change. But with the horror stories added in to the mix with the uncertainty it wasn’t something we were looking forward to. In fact if … Continue reading Claiming PIP with Aspergers Syndrome
Our Teen with Aspergers is Driving Only yesterday I was doing my A-levels whilst pregnant. So how is it today that the baby I was carrying is now the proud owner of a full driving license?! How did the time go so quickly? 7 years ago I would never have believed that this day would … Continue reading Driving Test passed by Teen with Aspergers
When it comes to financial help for disabilities in the UK it seems that you mostly have to find out for yourself. Here I have shared the information I have discovered myself including benefits, and why you should claim them, and any charity help. Please do feel free to add your own in the comments … Continue reading Financial Help for Disabilities in the UK
Personal Independence Payment the ironic process where people with Asperger’s Syndrome need to be able to communicate their difficulties with communication. I am sure this new disability benefit has affected so many people in so many ways. If you have been following the journey so far then you will know that my son with Asperger’s … Continue reading Personal Independence Payment Reasons for Saying No to Asperger’s Syndrome
I first knew anything about Autistic Spectrum Disorder when my younger brother was diagnosed. I remember he liked to play with electrics and plugs and my dad told me to watch Rain Man. Later my oldest son was also diagnosed as having Asperger’s Syndrome before The Sensory Seeker had his assessment. Then there’s the suspicion … Continue reading Share our Journey
About Autistic Spectrum Disorder Those on the Autistic Spectrum have a triad of impairments (imagination, communication and social relationships) that vary from person to person, which mean that they have ongoing social problems. Additional difficulties may include low self-esteem, mental health, learning, physical and sensory. This is accompanied by restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours, … Continue reading Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Ginny Moon is a teenager with autism who was taken away from her mother when she was just nine years old. In the story Ginny is thirteen years old and in her fourth foster family (which she calls Forever homes). Finally she has found a family that loves her but is that all about to … Continue reading The Original Ginny Moon: Book Review
X+Y is an emotional British drama inspired by a true story. A story of growing up, leaving home, maths, relationships, loss and Autistic Spectrum disorder. Nathan (played by the young and talented Asa Butterfield) who following his diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome loses his dad. He seems to be the one person who really understood Nathan … Continue reading X+Y – Film Review
Sensory Processing Disorder is when the brain struggles with the ability to filter out stimulus from the senses, which it does not need to function at that time. One of the senses that may be affected is that of temperature. However, sensory temperature issues are not often discussed in their own right. I believe that … Continue reading Sensory Temperature Issues and Possible Solutions