Shutdown and meltdown. I know you’ve heard of them, or you wouldn’t be here! And believe it or not, shutdown and meltdown are two very different things and represent entirely different stages of The Meltdown Cycle. If your child experiences either shutdown or meltdown (or both!) then it really helps to have clarity between the two […]
Autism and ‘left handedness’, here’s what they have in common…
I’m one of those annoying people who gets caught up on the correct use of words. It’s true… But also, IT’S SO IMPORTANT! Our words have the power to move mountains, and as such even making the tiniest change to the words we use can shift entire societal attitudes! So here’s why I believe switching […]
Adult friendly Sensory Kits – DIY
We hear a lot about sensory kits, right? The fluffy blanky, the colourful slime, the gloop, the fidget tools… But hang on a sec, where are all the great resources on adult friendly sensory kits!? Grown ups have needs too you know! So I’ve decided to get the ball rolling on some of my favourite […]
Embarrassed, jealous, lusty, hangry…
Working out which word goes with which emotion, feeling, thought or concept of the mind can be seriously difficult! And not just for those who struggle with naming emotions. And when we’re in the throngs of experiencing them it can be even harder to put words to our thoughts and feelings. SO. Enter my special version […]
Your Brain is an Internet Dating Site.
My job is to help you understand your child’s brain, and to teach you how to use music in a way that helps them function at their best. *Funnily Enough* when you learn about your child’s brain you actually learn about your own as well, no matter how you’re both ‘wired’. We all have brains and, […]
I’m completely normal, and also, I’m autistic…
Soooo… This will be the first video I’ve ever made about myself. And to be honest the process of getting it to you has been exhausting, daunting, exciting and liberating! In case you haven’t worked it out yet. SURPRISE!!! It wasn’t Post Natal Depression that was ‘doing me in’ afterall – it was just ol’ […]
Tantrums vs Meltdowns
TANTRUMS vs MELTDOWNS • Is there REALLY a difference? Yep. There’s a difference – a BIG one! Share with your family and friends if they need to know this and click here to receive videos like this directly to your inbox big loves to ya 😉 xxx
How to normalise Autism
How to normalise Autism? Here is the important first step… And can I just say I’m super proud of this video? In fact, I think it’s the most important one I’ve made yet. If you take on board any of the things I talk about, let it be this one… SHARE this with your friends […]
Music, Sound & Silence
I’ve worked with hundreds of autistic children over the years and I’ve noticed there’s one common trait that almost NEVER changes – and that is you Mums! Specifically, your commitment to helping your children and the utter overwhelm that goes with working out how to move forward with such a monumental task! I get it, […]
How To Play the Tibetan Singing Bowl
THE SINGING BOWL IS ONE OF MY ‘ALL TIMES’. From the moment I first picked up a bowl I’ve been hooked. 15 years ago I developed my signature treatment – the Musical Massage – around the idea of creating a 45 minute luxurious sound bath… (#incredible) I learnt how to play properly from a guy […]
Stigma, and why it doesn’t exist.
I’M FUSSY WITH THE WORDS WE USE… AND STIGMA IS ONE OF MY LEAST FAVOURITES… Firstly, Stigma is utterly overused, and used out of context. The word, which means ‘marked with disgust’, gets thrown around in regards to any old issue these days. And lets face it! Not many these days think of depression as […]
Introducing the Pi Drum (Our Australian solution to the Hang Drum)
WE WATCH CANDID VIDEOS OF BUSKERS PLAYING THESE BABIES, THEY SOUND HEAVENLY, THEY FULFIL THE NEEDS OF BOTH THE HIPPIES AND THE HIPSTERS, AND…. IF YOU WANT ONE OF YOUR OWN YOU HAVE TO GO ON A 3 YEAR WAITING LIST… Or so we thought! On the weekend I met Costa – he just turned […]