Autism Allies

06/13/2026

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06/11/2026

"I have been absolutely BLOWN away with all of the support from brands both local & across the country who are showing their support at our event:

The Sensory & Support Summit- An Autism Family Conference August 1st!

We have received enough products to have giveaways every TWENTY minutes for the first 3 hours! & an additional BIG giveaway at the end of the event. (ALL OF THESE BRANDS ON THE WALL ARE SENDING SOMETHING 😱)

We have brands donating items for welcome bags for the first 50 families!

& we will hear from some big voices!

Remember- speakers, vendors, hands on learning all with regulation & acceptance in mind! A place where you don’t need a sitter & you don’t have to say I’m sorry.

This was designed by two Autism Moms who are walking this with you. We get it. & we truly just want to bring support that our community so desperately needs. 💕

Please share & let everyone know about The Sensory & Support Summit! Parents, Teachers, therapists, friends. EVERYONE is welcome here 💕

You can get tickets here! 🎟️

Virtual: (Access to speakers, a giveaway & Behind the scenes)- https://stan.store/asdmama1017/p/virtual-tickets-to-the-sensory--support-summit

In Person: (Speakers, Vendors, Giveaways & Sensory Room)- https://stan.store/asdmama1017/p/the-sensory--support-summit "

05/30/2026

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Grateful to be my girl's safe person

05/19/2026

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💜💙 Why some autistic young people ask their parent to speak for them 💙💜

I wanted to share something I see all the time- both as a Grandmother and in my work, and I know many of you will relate…

You’re stood there, someone asks your young person a question… about their day, an achievement or something similar and they immediately turn to you and say,

“You tell them?”

And you’re left wondering, Why? They know the answer 🤔

Here’s the truth 👇

For many autistic young people, speaking in certain situations can be really challenging …

Their brain is already juggling masking, reading the room, managing sensory overwhelm, predicting people’s reactions, fatigue … and then someone adds a social demand on top.

That question becomes too much 😔

So asking parent /carers (or their safe person) to speak is actually them saying:

“I can’t do the social bit right now… please help me.”

💙 Being put on the spot, with all attention on them
💜 Worry about getting it wrong or sounding rude
💙 Can’t find the words when pressure hits
💜 Feel unsafe after past experiences of being misunderstood and rejected
💙 Having already spoken about this too much already
💜Worried about the response they may receive

They use you as their emotional buffer so they can stay regulated 🙏🏼

And honestly? It’s completely okay.
You’re their safe place 🧑‍🧒

The goal is never to force them to speak.
It’s to help them feel safe enough to speak when they’re ready.

If this is your young person, you’re not alone, and there’s nothing “wrong” with them. Their brain and nervous system is just working incredibly hard behind the scenes.

Sending love to all the parent/ carers who quietly step in and hold space for their young people until they can do it themselves.

Patsy x 💜💙

05/03/2026

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05/03/2026

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**Why Your Energy Disappears So Fast with ADHD**

Some days, it feels like your energy drains for no clear reason. But if you look closer, it’s the noise, the lights, the constant sensory overload quietly exhausting you. ADHD isn’t just about focus, it’s about how deeply you feel your environment. And when you finally find calm spaces, soft sounds, and comfort… you realize your energy was never gone, it was just being used up too fast.