About Us

I dedicate this website to all you beautiful parents,  relatives, carers and professionals who dedicate your lives to assisting and caring for others. And for all you beautiful souls with Autism and other challenges, who make the world a better place and have made me a better person. I also dedicate this website, to the 2 greatest love´s of my life, my mother and my son Tobias. Both have so lovingly taught me so much, both have loved me deeply, truly and unconditionally and given me so much strength and courage.

A LITTLE FLASHBACK TO THE PAST

I remember when my son Tobias, was only 3 years old and I was told by the professionals he would never talk, read or write. I was told, he needed to learn sign language and needed to go to a unit for severely autistic children, and even then, they recommended he be placed a year behind because his autism was so severe.

I appreciate the professionals, were well meaning. But their advice and opinions were based on what they believed was possible for Tobias.  I, on the other hand simply asked, is there anything wrong with his vocal chords that means he cannot speak, they said no.  I made up my mind that day, Tobias would speak, read, write and do academics. Infact, that same day I went straight to the shop and bought reading books and academic workbooks. I did not buy one book about Autism at that time, because I did not want to box in and limit my thinking, about my Tobias´ potential and possibilities. Instead, I researched, learned and trained to develop my sons language, communication and social skills in a loving and respectful way. But more importantly, I learned to connect with him on a such a deep loving level, this enabled me to identify and nurture his gifts, talents, imagination and sense of humour. Today we are the best of friends, and we have so much in common, and we love hanging out with each other.

My son can do all the things the professional said he would never do, but more importantly he is such a wonderful, loving, kind, caring, compassionate, thoughtful, imaginative, fun and funny person, and I am so proud and happy to have him as my son. As someone who has lived and/or worked with Autism day to day for over 40 years, first as a sibling, and second as a single mother, I can honestly say my life is so much more meaningful and richer for the experience of Autism.

 

WHY I CREATED THIS WEBSITE

I always remember desperately wanting a loving, supportive and positive environment where I could:

a) Talk.

b) Be HEARD and truly LISTENED to, without being judged or made to feel guilty or ashamed.

c) Get help and support.

Sadly, so many Autism books, websites, professionals and experts are keeping us in fear. The confusing and convincing information that Autism is a disease that needs to be fixed, cured or even eradicated is terrifying. I was once one of those parents who believed all of this and lived in constant fear. I worried and stressed about my child´s autism and his future.

I remember spending night after night, year after year searching through thousands of websites, articles, research papers and reading hundreds of books. I spent thousands on seminars, training, materials and consultations to do all I could to assist my son. I absolutely loved my son, but the FEAR instilled in me by others, meant I was constantly stressed, worried, scared and exhausted. I was always believing I am not doing enough and time is running out.

But I am here to tell you that is not the truth and you do not need to live in FEAR anymore. May this website lighten your heart and your burdens. Where you once felt alone and unable to carry on, may you feel my loving support wherever you are in the world. And may you be granted all you need for you and your loved ones to live in joy, happiness and harmony.

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE

AND

LOVE IS THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE AND RECEIVE


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  • Charles

    September 15, 2015

    Website well made and very warm, inspiring. Thank you for sharing and helping

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