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A Letter of Appreciation to Fathers and Male Caregivers of Autistic Individuals.
To all the Fathers and Male Caregivers who are often overlooked and not being appreciated, Today, I honour you and express my heartfelt appreciation for the care, patience and steady presence you bring to the lives of autistic children, young people and adults. Whether you are a father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, foster carer, mentor…
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Core Skills an Autistic Individual Needs to Thrive
Every autistic individual is unique, with individual strengths, interests, communication preferences and support needs. Thriving should not mean appearing less autistic or managing everything alone. It means having the skills, accommodations, relationships and opportunities needed to live a safe, meaningful and self-directed life. The following core skills can be developed gradually and adapted to the…
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The Car Is Parents’ Unofficial Therapy Room.
Why the school run, the supermarket car park and the quiet drive home give parents space to breathe. There is a moment many parents know well: the engine is off, the children have been dropped off, and yet you remain in the driver’s seat. For a few precious minutes, nobody is asking for a snack,…
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Autism. One word many stories.
Looking beyond a label to the lives, voices and experiences it can never fully contain. Say the word “autism” and different pictures may come to mind. A child covering their ears in a crowded room. An adult rehearsing a conversation before making a phone call. Someone speaking passionately about a favourite subject. Someone communicating without…
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To Every Autism Parent and Caregiver.
Your love, patience and advocacy matter more than you may ever fully see.Some days may feel joyful and full of progress; others may feel exhausting, uncertain or lonely. Through every appointment, school meeting, change of plan, difficult moment and quiet victory, please remember: you are not failing. You are learning your child, listening closely and…
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More Than a Symbol: Racism, Autism and Being Black After Jason Arday’s Passing
A reflection on dignity, difference and the cost of being made to carry more than one struggle at once. The passing of Professor Jason Arday calls for compassion before commentary. The University of Cambridge confirmed his death on 14 August 2026 and offered condolences to his family and friends. Arday was widely known as a…