Encouraging children with autism and their parents to have fun with the hard stuff

  • “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” – commonly attributed to Dr. Seuss

    “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” – commonly attributed to Dr. Seuss

    It’s been a while since I last posted, and I owe you all an apology. Life has been more than a little hectic, and part of that has been dealing with some heartbreaking news. Sadly, our beloved Rufus, who was such a big character in our lives, had to be put to sleep. He was

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  • Enjoyable Reads for the End of Summer

    Enjoyable Reads for the End of Summer

    It’s been a challenging few weeks as we wait for crucial biopsy results for one of our dogs, Rufus. He’s been bravely battling reactive histiocytosis, which has caused him significant discomfort. Despite trying different medications, nothing seems to be working just yet. We’re eager to hear what the next steps will be from the vets,

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  • Argonaut: Inspired by a Gordon Setter’s Unbreakable Bond

    Argonaut: Inspired by a Gordon Setter’s Unbreakable Bond

    Ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a dog? In my latest book ‘Argonaut’, I explore this through the eyes of Argo, a perceptive and loyal therapy dog. Inspired by real-life therapy dogs and their incredible impact on children, Argo’s story is one of love, trust, and the unbreakable bond between humans and

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  • Author Visit and updates

    Author Visit and updates

    Author Visit I recently had the pleasure of visiting a local school to speak with Year 9 students about my journey as an author. My left leg shook uncontrollably on the journey there but I was warmly welcomed. I felt honoured to be able to speak to the students and was given a thank you

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  • Father’s Day

    Father’s Day

    Father’s Day! That splendid day when we celebrate the marvellous men who taught us to be brave, to be kind, and to be just a little bit cheeky. I am honouring my dad, my mum who played the role of father for so many years and my 91 year-old stepfather with a poem titled Brown

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