The Attuned Family Blog

Your child has suddenly lost skills they used to have. They’re more withdrawn than usual. Everything that used to work has stopped working. Teachers might say they’re being defiant. Professionals might suggest more intensive interventions. Family members might wonder if something traumatic happened. But what if I told you there’s another explanation – one that’s […]

Your heart races before the school meeting. You know exactly what your child needs, but when it’s time to speak up, the words just won’t come. You leave feeling like you didn’t explain your child well enough, wondering if anyone truly understood what you were trying to say. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt tongue-tied […]

Morning routines that take three times longer than they should. Bedtime battles that leave everyone emotionally drained. Just getting out the door feeling like an Olympic event you’re never prepared for. If daily transitions in your home feel like navigating a minefield, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not doing anything wrong. The truth […]

It was another 2am Google search. “Is my child Autistic?” “Signs of Autism in 2 year olds”. “What does PDA Autism look like?” Sound familiar? Despite having over a decade of experience in learning support and early childhood development, I found myself completely lost when it came to understanding my own PDA Autistic son. The […]