The Learning Curve

Home Educating Mum of my autistic son and serial blogger, interested in making the world a fairer and more joyful place for all. BAPS Awards finalist 2019

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

In case you are wondering - this is me. I lost all my followers last month when I took a break and accidentally deleted my account so appreciate any shares thank you. 🙏 #PDA #Autism #parenting #education #equalRights
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[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

My son always has the blinds down because he has large pupils that don’t close as far as most and so that couple with sensory sensitivity means the light hurts his eyes. It means he misses out on the view of the sea from his window. #autism #LightSensitivity

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

I thought exactly the same thing. If you tested positive for covid the first thing you would do is call them it seems super weird to instead contact a government official and give them their email addresses and phone numbers!

[Helen W @2tubies]

There’s every chance I am missing something here. But if I test positive, surely I would just call the people I have been in contact with myself?

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

Post office worker this morning thanked me for obeying socially distancing rules this morning and was almost in tears as she told me of the abuse she has had over the last couple of months from people not wanting to #RetailWorkersAreKeyWorkersToo

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

With lockdown easing I can feel my sons mask being used more often again. I wrote this blog on masking and PDA specifically a while ago. #autism #pda #masking https://t.co/nZzrGYzXky

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

This video was written and presented and starred in by a teen I am lucky to know. It always fills me with so much joy to see autistic young people raised with love and awareness so they can develop an understanding of who they truly are. Enjoy. #autism
https://t.co/1YCVHCKxy4

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

Yesterday I bumped into an old friend and we chatted (at a safe distance) it came up in the conversation that my son had been diagnosed as autistic. ‘But aren’t we alla bit?’ No, no we are not. Resharing this open letter to my friends as a result! #Autism https://t.co/cFAyeTRFtj

[Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) 💙 @CarrieGrant1]

Unconfirmed but apparently #Dominicummimgs child is #autistic. The rules for autistic people were changed on April 9th so dates don’t add up. Please don’t insult all those families with autistic children who have struggled or lost relatives to Covid and still stuck by the rules.

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

Meme for the day ‘The thing to remember is your child is not giving you a hard time they are having a hard time.’ #autism #PDA #meltdown #distress

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

@Skybluerick1 Beautiful girl, so sorry for your loss x

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

@changethecurri1 Thanks for the rt

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

I asked this question two years ago and this pandemic gave me a conclusive answer at least regarding my son. He has blossomed under the lockdown, loved the quieter streets and space people are giving each other. Read the full blog post here = https://t.co/yBAhOpkFbf

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

It saddens me that this post remains so relevant even though I wrote it two years ago but here is this weeks #flashbackFriday post ‘One Mums view on pathological demand avoidance.’ https://t.co/OKFKgJZ1Cj

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

@QLMentoring What an achievement against all the odds. Well done you.

[Bethany's dad @JeremyH09406697]

Nothing has changed has it @HarrietHarman? There is another way to do this without the abuse.
Beth's amazing life now is proof of this.
Reviews and evidence fixes nothing.
Exposure and pressure does.
We will keep shaming thisbroken system.

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

It’s been a tough week for my son. Getting his new computer has temporarily thrown him off balance. This quote from him a couple of years ago really sums up his week. He really wants to be happy about having this new toy but it’s hard for him right now. #PDA #autism

[charlie mackesy @charliemackesy]

Nothing beats kindness. Mental Health Awareness Week. Be kind to yourself.

[Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) 💙 @CarrieGrant1]

Just want to take a moment to thank all the amazing UK teachers. Many parents understand your concerns about returning to school. Please let's not let policy makers/media turn us against one another. Let's create a groundswell of mutual support & understanding. We ❤️ U!

[Therapist Mum @TherapistMum]

I’ve been told that my son is one of the most challenging children in his primary school. Since being at home he has engaged in his home learning, come out for regular walks, played in the garden and seems happy and content. He’s not challenging all the time.

[The Learning Curve @TLC_PDA]

@bluebell35 Thanks for the share.

[Steph’s Two Girls @stephstwogirls]

'In fact I'd say that the iPad has taught her much; I've written before about how YouTube is one way in which she is able to learn and communicate'

Read the full article: Autism, Gaming and Screen Time
▸ https://t.co/prpBJnBRYu

#Autism #gaming #screentime