A Thousand Thoughts

one human thinking and writing about neurodivergence, humanity, being a parent, and existential questions outside the doors of the establishment

neurodivergent

March 15, 2024

We don’t need no curriculum! Hey! Queensland! Leave those kids alone!

I am an accidental homeschooler. We are an unexpectedly homeschooling family. Because of our precious child’s complex needs, that’s where we have ended up and it’s actually fantastic. Today we’ve been to the library and a six year old could search the catalogue himself, because he’s a great reader and has excellent computer skills. The Continue reading

Culture, Learning, Neurodivergent life, Parenting

actuallyautistic, ADHD, autism, children, Culture, education, neurodivergence, neurodivergent, PDA, trauma
June 4, 2023

Anger – the parent

I can be pretty painfully real with my older child. He sees some very unfiltered displays of frustration from me. I really worry some days that despite everything, I’m damaging him and shaming him purely by what is created by him plus me. Sometimes I think we are an explosive combination. And this is my Continue reading

Culture, Learning, Neurodivergent life, Parenting, Purpose

actuallyadhd, actuallyautistic, children, culturalnorms, forgiveness, hope, latediagnosis, neurodivergent, neurodivergentfamilylife

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