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Flying with an autistic child: what to prepare ahead of time
Three areas to prepare: the child, the crew who meet them at boarding, the sensory environment of the flight. A run-through covering the weeks before departure right through to the…
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Invisible disability: understanding and being understood
A disability that can't be seen still has to keep justifying itself. Here is what that phrase actually covers, who it concerns, and how to be better understood without explaining e…
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You don't look disabled: the weight of judgment
"You don't look tired." Most people concerned have collected phrases like this one. Why they hurt, what they cost, and how to step out of the loop.
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The exhaustion of explaining a disability over and over
The exhaustion of explaining a disability doesn't show either. It pushes people toward masking, giving things up, and isolation. Here is how to step out of the loop without hiding.
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Holiday club and dyspraxia: what the activity leaders need to know
Leisure center and dyspraxia: 5 pieces of information to give activity leaders in 30 seconds so a day of activities stays a good memory.
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Medical waiting room and autism: avoiding the sensory meltdown
Medical waiting room and autism: preparing the appointment, the sensory kit and the briefing for the practitioner so that a consultation remains possible.
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Birthday party and hypersensitivity: preparing the child and the hosts
Birthday party and hypersensitivity: preparing the invited child and quickly briefing the host family so that an hour of celebration does not turn into a meltdown.
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School canteen and autism: 3 simple adjustments that change daily life
School canteen and autism: three simple adjustments to ask the school and the caterer for, to turn the lunch break into a restorative moment.
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Club sports: briefing the coach without losing them
A sports coach is not a disability professional. They are passionate about their discipline, trained to help people progress. A well-calibrated shared profile gives them what they …
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A QR code in your wallet for moments when words won't come
Selective mutism, an anxiety attack, fatigue that makes speaking impossible. Having a QR code accessible in a few seconds can turn a moment when words won't come into a moment that…
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Multiple care providers: passing on behavioral needs to each practitioner
Pediatrician, dentist, physiotherapist, speech therapist: a child with specific needs adds up the appointments. A shared profile passes on the behavioral needs for a good welcome t…
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Sports and leisure activities, preparing the supervising team
Holiday camp, sports club, leisure centre. The supervisors rotate, and the child sometimes changes their main contact every two weeks. A well-prepared profile avoids starting from …
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