Halloween isn’t just about preparing your child, sometimes we need to prepare other people too. autismdad.ie/blog/preparing-… #autism #Halloween2026

For some #autistic children, dressing up is fun. For others, costumes, masks, face paint or unusual textures can be overwhelming. Don’t make it a battle. Let them choose. A favourite T-shirt or jumper is perfectly okay. And if they don’t want to dress up? That’s okay too.

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Every day is about #autismawareness #Autism

Have a great weekend all you #autism mums and dads

Embrace #autism

So true #AutismAwareness

The journey home from school matters. For many autistic children, the first 30 minutes at home can be about unwinding, not answering questions. Sometimes, instead of “How was school?”, the most important words are simply: “I’m glad you’re home.” #autism #autismdadie

Every day is about #autismawareness What can you do today?

Please stop saying these things about #autism

There will be good days and hard days. There will be meltdowns, worries, uncertainty and exhaustion. But there will also be laughter, connection, progress, proud moments and memories that stay with us forever. We don't have to be perfect parents. We just have to keep showing up.

Embrace #autism

Autism is part of all our lives. #autism

Today... Drink the coffee. Read the book. Go for the walk. You deserve care too. #autism

Our job as parents is to help our children do their own thing. #autism #autismawareness

When children feel unsafe during meals, their nervous system shifts into stress mode. In this state, learning and exploration become much harder. Instead of developing comfort around food, children may become even more restrictive. #autism

Life would be boring if we all thought the same way. #autism #autismawareness

I have encountered many teachers in my children's education; this quote sums up the best. We are truly blessed when we interact with an educator who gets #autism #AutismAwareness