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Don’t be afraid of the Autism label

Don’t be afraid of the Autism label

Feel the fear and do it anyway. Acknowledge the difference and deal with the grief. It will help you and the child.
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Donna Cooper
My diary: I am developing an aversion to children

My diary: I am developing an aversion to children

Not my own you understand, but back in 2011 I had a tricky situation in the playground at school.
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Donna Cooper
How Autism Spectrum Disorder has transformed my career (for the better)

How Autism Spectrum Disorder has transformed my career (for the better)

Having a child on the autistic spectrum has been a challenge, but it’s inadvertently had an extremely positive impact on the work I get…
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Donna Cooper
Talk? Why on earth should I??

Talk? Why on earth should I??

As a parent of someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related social communication difficulties — if you can only find time to…
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Donna Cooper
So, your ASD / Autism child is starting mainstream school?

So, your ASD / Autism child is starting mainstream school?

Sh1t’s about to get real! Here’s some advice on how to win friends and influence teachers.
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Donna Cooper
My diary: ASD meets mainstream primary school

My diary: ASD meets mainstream primary school

A trip back in time… In 2011 — After weeks of preparation, the “big day” had finally arrived.
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Donna Cooper
ASD (the D is for Diagnosis)

ASD (the D is for Diagnosis)

In 2010 my third son was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). That was the start of my journey…
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Donna Cooper
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