Parenting with Autism
You are autistic and you have children. That is hard sometimes. But you also have something most parents don't. This guide is for you.
Nobody teaches you this
Parenting books assume you are neurotypical. They talk about "quality time" without acknowledging that after an hour of play you are done. About school involvement as if parent evenings are not a sensory nightmare. About patience as if your energy reserves are infinite.
This is the guide that does account for your brain. No guilt, no nonsense.
Explaining Autism to Your Child
When do you tell them? What do you say and not say? Age-appropriate tips to start the conversation.
ReadManaging Energy
Parenting takes energy. Parenting while autistic takes more. About priorities, asking for help and keeping enough in reserve.
ReadSchool Situations
Parent-teacher conferences, school events, group chats. How do you navigate school situations as an autistic parent?
ReadSensory Challenges
Children are loud, chaotic and unpredictable. How do you handle sensory overload in your own home?
ReadWhen Your Child Might Also Be Autistic
You recognise things in your child. How do you handle that? About spotting signs, diagnosis and supporting them differently.
ReadYou are not a bad parent
You are here. You are thinking about how your autism affects your parenting. Most parents don't even do that. Perfect parents don't exist, but self-aware parents who know themselves? Worth their weight in gold.