Our Journey to Healing
During the past 13 years, I have spent every waking moment (and many sleeping moments) thinking, doing and trying different treatments for the various letter disorders given to our children (we started with PDD-NOS then Autism and have changed or added acronyms 16 different times). We eventually settled on the idea that both children have encephalitis – is it still Autism, is it PANS triggered by LYME, Mold and other nefarious wee beasties? Is it PANDAS – is there strep? Is it Bipolar, ADHD, depression, trauma or are we are just in denial? I have spent years threatening to write a book titled “Dancing Naked Around Bonfires and Other Cures for Autism” because as we refused to let go of hope, it appeared that this may actually be the lengths we needed to go to, to help our children become well. This is our journey loving our kids through a spectrum of challenges to restore their health.
5: E-Commerce & Online Sales
Skill Building Series, Part 5: E-Commerce & Online Sales E-commerce isn’t just for tech-savvy entrepreneurs with big budgets. It’s for anyone who wants to build something they control, from home, on their own timeline, without answering to a boss who doesn’t understand how their brain works. For autistic and ADHD adults, e-commerce can be a surprisingly […]
4: Virtual Assistance & Remote Support
Virtual Assistance & Remote Support Skill Building Series – Part 4: Structured, flexible work-from-home skills for autism & ADHD Get StartedView Full Series Why Virtual Assistance Works for Autism & ADHD Virtual assistance stands out as one of the most accessible and sustainable work-from-home careers for autistic and ADHD adults. This field naturally aligns with […]
Graphic Design & Digital Creativity Part 3
Skill Building Series, Part 3: Graphic Design & Digital Creativity Why Graphic Design Works for Autism & ADHD Graphic design is one of the most flexible and creative skill paths for working from home. For many autistic and ADHD adults, visual thinking comes naturally. Design tools like Canva and Figma combine structure with creativity—giving you […]
Freelance Writing & Content Creation
Skill Building Series, Part 2: Freelance Writing & Content Creation Writing has always been a powerful means of sharing ideas, connecting with people, and building trust. In today’s digital economy, it’s also one of the most accessible ways to work from home and earn an income. Whether you want to write blog posts, create social […]
Work-at-Home Skill Building for Neurodiverse Adults
Work-at-Home Success Starts with Skill Building: A Guide for Neurodiverse Adults As this blog has grown older, so have I. Over the years, my focus has shifted from healing and health toward work-at-home skills for autism and ADHD, because I realise that traditional jobs don’t always match neurodiverse strengths. This blog is still our lives, […]
Technology, Mold, Recovery
What a Week: Technology, Mold, Recovery, and What’s Ahead This past week has been one for the books, trying to remain positive but this has been dreadful in ways I didn’t know life could still manage to surprise me. Technology, which I usually find easy, has officially defeated me. Spending years in field tech support […]
Autism and Independence
Autism and Independence: Support for Adults on the Spectrum Navigating Responsibilities For autistic adults who are intellectually capable and often perceived as “neurotypical,” the challenges of managing adult responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Many individuals experience difficulties not due to a lack of capability, but because they simply don’t know what questions to ask or what […]
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism, not a linear proposition: For our family, the journey has been about identifying developmental gaps and building independence step by step. Using a concept map, we’re revisiting missed milestones with the goal of helping our child gain back some resilience and confidence. I don’t think anyone could describe our experience […]