Klink and the psychiatrist

He was the man who wrote a letter stating he wouldn’t, he couldn’t find himself walking a right wing governmental path. He was the man who suddenly stepped out of the negotiations for a new government, because he felt there was not enough trust and confidence, and there were not enough grounds for cooperation. Me [...]

Neighbours! Arghh!

They came to the door to ask if this was a quiet neighbourhood. I told them that that was the case. I also said that now and then people could hear each other, and that we have a classic autistic son, who makes noise at times. They decided to move in to the house next [...]

The social worker “knew it all” and now autistic Gomey is taken away from his family.

Those who are reading this blog for a longer time know I’m a mom of 4 autistic sons and my past with caretakers and other professionals in education, care and psychiatry consists of 23 intensive years. I was able to stand as a brick for my children because I studied psychology and specialised in autism. [...]

schizoid, autistic, such a crap online!

Afrer my son got his wrong diagnosis of having schizoid traits I felt the need to (again) refresh my knowledge and I took a deep dive into the subject. I’m glad I know how to find the real good info, and I’m even happier to be able to read into research and make the difference [...]

topdroppers december 2009

It’s one day early, but I don’t feel like blogging at the moment. I have 4 sons, three of them are officially diagnosed with autism spectrum syndrome. Their father and some family members suffer from it too. My fourth (actually third) son is autistic too. We decided to get his diagnosis of ADHD updated to [...]

Politics and youthcare

In 2005 we got a new law which would bring heaven on earth for those needing care for their children. Young people who needed support were not required anymore to go to different organizations to be diagnosed, receive support, guidance, therapy. Just one place would be sufficient: youthcare. Ofcourse it was not enough to listen [...]

autism answers day

It’s autism awareness month. As a psychologist and a mom of 4 autistic children (father on the spectrum too), and as a worker in the field, I have a wealth of experience. When you have questions, want to share your story, I want to give you room on this blog. Please put your questions (both [...]

privacy – autism and special needs

Last week I was told my autistic son (classic autism) should go to a school for children with hearing deficits. They have a special group for autistic children and my son should go there. I don’t know anything about this school, but I do know that all children with special needs need to be seen [...]

Easter and uniqueness

I want to wish you all a very happy Easter. I had a talk this morning with someone about the subject of inclusion I wrote about a few days ago. See here. He’s a pastor for over 35 years now, and he’s known me as a little child. He told me had taken the subject [...]

inclusion or meeting needs?

There’s a tendency to educate children with special needs, including autistic children, at normal schools. (Called inclusion) A lot of money is spend on special training, support and adjustments. And at home there’s a lot of strain on the parents. Not only they want their children to feel save and happy, they also want them [...]