Essays from Kristy Forbes exploring PDA, autistic experience, parenting, identity, care, systems and the ordinary moments that shape family life.
There is no “imperfection” in human being and doing.
We are all just as we are in the name of diversity; we all serve to teach and learn from one another.
In biodiversity, the forest thrives when all of it’s inhabitants co...
..and so many of the world's children gradually, slowly but surely, became disengaged and disconnected; never coming out from their safe spaces, no longer connecting with their families.
Built for a world that valued, emb...
"I love you. And I love you. I love you all. It's not anyone's fault that Mummy is upset. It's because I'm autistic, and I've had to touch kiwi fruit and mandarines and the juice has got on my skin and now I'm really ups...
Important factors to consider when writing, speaking about or having discussions about our children; whether it be in an email to an educator, a conversation with a medical professional, a chat with a family member, or s...
When the first of my children was identified autistic, I thought my life as I knew it had ended.
It had.
The message that I needed to grieve the loss of a child I would not have was constantly and consistently pushed onto ...
When I was a small child, my most favourite place to be was my Grandparents’ home.
It was a huge house, built on a property surrounded by thousands and thousands of acreage - trees, dirt, animals, water, fruit trees, and ...
I am Autistic with a capital A.
I prefer Identity First language.
1. “I am Autistic” is a reclamation of identity, taking back what is mine. I stand proudly Autistic and I reject attempts made to stigmatise and stereotype ...
Who do you draw courage from?
I draw courage from those who are willing to be radically themselves. The people who I know behind the scenes are getting their arse kicked; both to their face and behind their back.
Behind th...