Yasmin shares her solo parenting journey raising her son J, who has autism, describing the emotional and practical challenges of advocacy, finances, school meltdowns, and everyday decision-making on her own. She recounts a recent late-night A&E visit for an ear infection that became a small win when J coped well, and reflects on the resilience, growth, and bonding that come from parenting solo, along with self-care strategies that help her keep going.

In this episode, a single mum shares personal stories about how the home environment—physical layout, sensory elements, and daily routines—deeply affects her autistic son’s wellbeing. She discusses decluttering, lighting, textures, and creating safe spaces like sensory tents, plus practical tips for preparing children for routine changes and holidays. She also reflects on school visits, independence skills, and managing meltdowns while balancing work and parenting. The episode mixes honest lived experience with actionable ideas to make home life calmer and more predictable for autistic children. Links:  - Sensory tent: https://amzn.to/4nQbB3e - Etsy Shop:  GeminiHomeNewForest - Etsy UK - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourjourneyautism/ 

In this episode a mum shares her experience of her nine-year-old son starting in a special educational needs (SEN) provision, the pressure of choosing an SEN secondary school, and what it feels like when autistic meltdowns occur. She explains the difference between meltdowns and tantrums, common triggers (sensory overload, routine changes, communication difficulties, exhaustion), practical calming strategies and prevention tips, and how to cope when meltdowns happen in public. She also celebrates small victories with a new weekly segment called "little wins," invites listener stories, and previews next week's episode about creating a calm home environment for autistic children.   Please follow me on Instagram: @ourjourneyautism 

In this episode a mum shares her family's journey through autism assessment, diagnosis and the transition from mainstream school to a small ASD unit for her nine-year-old son, J. She describes early development, challenges like toileting, co-sleeping, and the emotional impact of change. She explains the diagnostic process, the support from her tiny rural school, and the importance of an education health care plan, and invites other parents to share coping strategies for meltdowns and settling into new routines.

Yasmin introduces her podcast as a solo mum to a nine-year-old autistic son, sharing honest stories about the highs, lows, and everyday chaos of parenting with additional needs. She aims to build a supportive community, offering practical tips, reflections on diagnosis, self-care, and resilience — real conversations without the sugar coating.   Instagram: @ourjourneyautism Email: ourjourneyautismpodcast@gmail.com