Spinning in Circles

Preparations are in full force now for Franklin’s return to school.  I hope he’s still smiling like this on Thursday morning! 😬🤞🏻 Returning to school is always an enormous struggle for him. One that requires a lot of visual preparation, support …

Franklin loves water. It provides a multitude of stimulations in the form of sights, sound, feel and taste (!) and his constant need for sensory stimulation draws him to it. The sensory experience for him must be magical. It also …

Preparations were in full swing from first thing this morning for a trip to the park.  A calm relaxed morning for Franklin, his sensory needs had been managed and met to ensure he had the input he needs to help …

Franklin is constantly seeking vestibular input. Sensory activities that invert the head stimulate the vestibular system and can provide a strong dose of what he is seeking. This helps to keep him regulated and therefore (hopefully!) reduce meltdowns.  He’s been …

We had a little visit to the playground today while it was quiet, before all the other schools close their doors for summer. After a fair amount of preparation, tears and ear defenders (for me, his refusal was piercing!) we …

After a turbulent week for Franklin, this is how Thunda works his magic. Thunda is trained to put comforting pressure on Franklin’s legs. He also doesn’t move or flinch at all with Franklin’s erratic movements.  The effect is a much …

I’ve had days where I felt so sad and drained and the tears wouldn’t stop, my pity party for one.  Days of not feeling I could get out of bed in the morning, not wanting to.  Watching you struggling to …

Who would have thought it?! This time last year I wrote a post celebrating Franklin’s first walk out of the front door without a major meltdown. It was a short 50 metre walk to the post box and back but …

So far today Franklin has attempted to eat stones, soil, sand (succeeded, I was too slow), and there was a very close call with a snail 🤢  What fun we’re having in the garden! God forbid I try to get him …

Another new word attempt! Not sure I could be more excited right now! I really have to stop myself giving him 30 bags of haribo every day due to my own excitement at hearing him say ‘swee’!  School have been …