Kane's World Foundation

31/10/2026

My Kane loves to whack on 1 of Evelyn's princess dresses WITH CHEST. He will put dress up stuff on at school. But try and get him to put something on for an occasion? Pppfffttt ... i pick my battles.

So when his dad said he had got him a Harry Potter outfit to go Halloweening tonight I thought "good luck with that 🙄

But yet I was sent these pics 🙌🙌😂😂

Over the past 48 hours he has spun my head. We've had the signing, ive been rejected by him ( on more than 1 occasion ) and now ive gor photo's of him dressed like Harry Potter.

Half term has been another long week. Really long. If I trusted people with him I would 100% use him as an experiment to those who do not have a clue. Because trust me, 30 minutes with this child will 100% humble the biggest sceptic of autism.

I take him somewhere and people pull there kids closer. Employee's will give each other "the look". Venues will present me with their rules and regulations.

Im just a mam with a little boy who navigates the world differently. I don't want special treatment, just understanding.

If you see him at your door tonight, chances are he will probably try to walk in ya house. He isn't rude he's just developmentally younger than he looks.

If he grabs more sweets than you would think deemable, its not cos he is greedy he just doesn't understand.

And if he pi**es you off, i get it 😂 ... if you're unkind to him? Well on your head be it cos Evelyn is with him 😂😂

Happy Halloween, remember the children knocking at your door won't all be the same 💜💜

31/10/2026

💜 SOMETIMES, THERE'S MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE 💜

Yesterday, Millie to Kane to Spillman's and he picked this pumpkin. 🎃

At first glance, it's just a pumpkin. A little unusual in shape, a mixture of colours, not quite like the others.

But turn it over, and there's something completely unexpected. Something beautiful that you would never have known was there just by looking at the outside.

And it got me thinking about our children with hidden disabilities. 💜

How often are they judged by what people see on the outside?

A child who looks like every other child but experiences the world completely differently.

A child whose struggles aren't immediately visible. Whose sensory overload is mistaken for bad behaviour. Whose inability to communicate is mistaken for not understanding. Whose need to escape a situation is mistaken for being naughty.

People see the outside and assume they know what's underneath.

But they don't.

Because just like this pumpkin, there's so much more beneath the surface than people realise.

There are abilities waiting to be discovered, personalities waiting to be understood, and incredible little minds that experience the world in ways we may never fully comprehend.

And sometimes, all it takes is someone willing to look a little closer.

To turn things around. To see things from a different perspective. To stop judging what they don't understand.

Our children don't need to look or behave like everyone else to be worthy of understanding, inclusion and acceptance.

They don't need changing. The way the world sees them does.

And the beautiful irony?

It was Kane who picked this pumpkin. A little boy whose own hidden world I'm only just beginning to understand, who has recently started showing me new ways to communicate with him. 🥹

Maybe he didn't just pick a pumpkin yesterday. Maybe, without even knowing it, he reminded me of something I've been trying to teach the world all along.

Never assume you know what's on the inside just because you've seen the outside. 💜♾️

30/10/2026

A 15 year old girl is taking this to parliament. A 15 year old girl who wants change due to growing up and seeing how her older autistic sister was treated by people who just didn't understand 🥹

She wants for children to be educated in school around autism, sensory and communication differences.

And I couldn't agree more as I am sure many of you would agree 💜

The link is below to sign her petition 🙌

Teach severe autism, non-verbal needs and sensory crises in PSHE⁠ - Petitions https://share.google/rrEhFwpnQSR42anXa

30/10/2026

Today is my Evelyn's 9th birthday 💜

I couldn't be prouder of how she is with all of the children and that many of our parents have claimed her as their own 😂😂

I hear her on the phone and she's normally chatting away to 1 of them 😂

29/10/2026

💜 KANE "TALKED" TO ME 🥹💜

What a way to end an absolutely stunning day. 🥹

Tonight, my boy communicated with me. And I don't think I will ever find the words to explain what that moment meant.

The first interaction I didn't film because it was completely unexpected. Kane signed "me" and "more" and pointed to what he wanted.

But it wasn't just the signing. It was the moment I responded, showing him that I understood what he was telling me.

The happiness on his little face. 🥹

That expression will be imprinted in my mind for the rest of my life.

We continued our little conversation, and granted, he's since told me to be quiet 🤣, reassured me that he's OK and made it very clear that he wants MORE! 🥹

For a little boy who has so much to say but hasn't yet had the means to tell me, tonight was EVERYTHING.

And just imagine how it must feel for him to finally realise that Mammy understands. 💜

So, it looks like I'll be spending every spare moment learning Makaton, because if this is how my boy wants to communicate, then you can be absolutely certain I'll learn his language.

I've got you, my boy. I've always had you. But now, let's "chat". 🥹💜♾️

My heart could burst tonight. 💜

29/10/2026

💜 WELL, NOW IT ALL MAKES SENSE! 🥹💜

So THAT'S why the girls have been so sneaky these past few weeks, asking far too many questions and acting suspicious! 🤔🤣

I walked into the barn today to our beautiful families, trustees and friends all singing Happy Birthday to me. 🥹

The most humbling card, a table full of presents, birthday cakes and a room full of people who have become such a huge part of my life. Even one of our lovely teachers drove all the way from Sunderland! 🥹💜

A very special thank you my nic and Marlene, I know this was your doing to pull all this together and I adore you both 💜

To say I was blown away would be an understatement.

And for once in my life, I had fewer words than usual. Those who know me will appreciate just how rare that is! 🤣

I was overwhelmed, humbled and genuinely touched beyond words.

Kane's World was built to bring people together, but I don't think I ever anticipated just how much love would come back my way.

To every single person who was part of today, thank you. You've absolutely floored me.

What a beautiful reminder of just how special this little world we've created really is. 💜🥹

29/10/2026

🎃💜 WHAT A WAY TO END OCTOBER! 💜🎃

Well, what an absolutely brilliant day we've had with Autism Support Allies! 🙌

As always, Melinda absolutely showed up PHENOMENALLY! 👏💜

And although I know she's had sleepless nights worrying about how many of us were coming, she needn't have worried because it was just PERFECT! 👌

The space, the activities, the pizza truck, the Bubbleman, the freedom to explore, the open space to just be... EVERYTHING! 🙌

There was something to meet every child's needs, and that is exactly what inclusion should look like. No expectations, no pressure, just children being children, enjoying themselves in an environment that works for THEM. 💜

Melinda, thank you for everything you put into today. The thought, the planning and the understanding of our children never go unnoticed. You're an absolute superstar! 🌟

And to all our wonderful families who joined us, thank you for another beautiful day of making memories together.

What a way to round off an absolutely incredible October at Kane's World Foundation! 🎃💜🙌

28/10/2026

28/10/2026

A space has became available for The Hungry Caterpillar too at 4pm 🐛