Being a neurospicy mum over 40

The Woman's Mental Load: Why you always forget your tea!

Posted by kerry dibble on July 11, 2023

I recently made a silly little tiktok about reminding mums to finish making/drinking their tea, and the response it received made me realise just how much of a thing this is. But why is that??

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Tags: mental load, mum brain, mum life, mum overwhelm, neurospicy mum, womens mental load

Breastfeeding over 40 : what's in it for you?

Posted by kerry dibble on June 28, 2023

Breastfeeding is widely recognised as the optimal method of providing nutrition to infants. But is it also good for us older mums???

7 tips for managing sensory overwhelm this summer.

Posted by kerry dibble on June 21, 2023

This hot weather can be a challenge for anyone. If you are someone who struggles with sensory issues, and you also have a toddler constantly touching you and creating noise, it can become even more challenging.

Here are 7 tips to help you manage this summer.

Can keepsakes help autistic children cope with losing a pet?

Posted by kerry dibble on June 14, 2023

Memorial keepsakes are tangible objects that serve as reminders of a lost loved one. For autistic children, these keepsakes can be particularly helpful as they provide a concrete way to remember and honour their pet.

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Tags: asd, asd and loss, autism, autism mum, memorial keepsake, pet loss, pet memorial, processing grief, resin keepsakes

Is there a link between neurodiversity, being queer and being a board gamer?

Posted by kerry dibble on June 7, 2023

"That's not a neuro diverse trait, I do that. All my friends at the board game group do that! Oh...wait...." Seem familiar?

How about " Who's even straight anymore? I'm sure most of my gaming group are at least bi-curious". Why is that??