A personal space for writing about neurodivergent parenting and only-child life.
Only children are often stereotyped as lonely, spoiled, or socially disadvantaged. This post explores where those myths came from, what current research says, and why the pressure to have more
Diagnosing Autism Level 1 in a small child is often harder than people expect. This post looks at the subtle signs that get missed, why some screening questions are not
This post is a personal account of how we decided not to have a second child, based on our circumstances, health history, and the support we had available.
When autism is first suspected in one child, and later confirmed, the question of a second child can look very different. This post explores what recurrence research, family capacity, and
What does research actually say about raising an only child? This post looks at the evidence, the questions it raised for me, and the choices our family made in response.
Should you pursue an ASD Level 1 diagnosis for a child? This article explains why families hesitate, what research says about long-term outcomes and employment, and why formal diagnosis often