Who are we?

Dawn is an educationalist who has worked in primary education in the UK for many years.

Dawn has a full-time job managing the impact of her wiring on herself (which has always been the case). She tends to move at speed (when she’s not in other zones) and is frequently actively dabbling in various life-pursuits. Dawn writes and has a book published on Amazon.co.uk (details on home page). 

Dawn used to give power to her autistic label. She saw Autistic Spectrum Disorder as a disorder (largely because of the impact it has had on her 0-40 life, although she didn’t have a name for it until a few years ago). She forgot to notice the super-powers within how autism exists as part of how she is.

Her mission in life is to attempt to break-down some misconceptions about what is, to promote what would be a potentially healthier focus, and to champion what could be.

Being his mum has been (and is) the highest privilege ever for Dawn, and she doesn't (as anyone who knows her) hide it. He's survived and thrived despite having the mum who is Dawn, and having moved house with her too many times to admit here. He has more skills socially, academically and relationally than she will ever have. He is also (quite simply) a PHENOMENAL drummer who drums for Leave Quietly.

He’s managed the ups and downs, arounds and abouts since 2011. He's 'remained' whether Dawn has been 'here' or 'there'. 

He is arty (big time) and shares his arty thing on Instagram.

They share a home, where they live as a unique and quirky herd of humans with Louis (the-step-son) and her son who pops by every now and then. Raffie the dog, Pepper the rabbit and Lily the little rabbit complete the tribe.

Julie is the one of us two sisters who has a dress sense, knows how to 'party', and is just fabulous at socialising and being a marvellous host. She's the one who knows what facial products are necessary to life and how best to apply whatever make-up. If toe-nails are unpainted, she will react in drastically demonstrative ways (this usually involves gagging) so I make sure mine are in order before I visit her. She'd never be found cutting her own hair (she is mortified that I often do).  

She achieves these dizzy heights of excellence in all life areas while she manages to juggle the parenting of her two beautiful girls, full-time work, a partner who 'gets her', a cat (who is very sweet and has a lot of personality), and her eBay mini empire which helps to fund her love of shopping. She has quite a bit of energy (gross understatement alert) and as a sister team, we can be formidable. (Also, by the way, a small piece of advice: It's best if you don't upset her. There will be revenge!)

Sometimes referred to (affectionately) as 'Lord Louis', due to his uncanny ability to get what he wants when he wants it, Louis is nailing life. Dinner is at 5pm. Items live exactly where he thinks they should live within the house, which can be interesting when his thoughts do not align with the rest of us. The calendar is his guiding light concerning what will be happening and when, and he relies on it hugely. Bob is Louis's invisible friend through whom Louis processes all.

Raffie is (by far) the favourite animal in the house...but please don't tell Pepper or Lily. He crops up in several 'writings', including Pet Power.

You can read a little about him there if you choose, although his photo possibly says enough about him. Dawn loves that dog.

Pepper is a pickle who loves to get into the living room where she loves to wander about and nibble things it would be best if she didn't. She has the run of the garden in daylight hours and spends the night-time in the conservatory. She has adopted the dog as her sibling since her sister moved on to (let's call it) 'rabbit heaven'. She loves him more than he loves her.

Lily is the softest and cutest little bundle of loveliness. She has huge feet and loves to cuddle every evening (which usually culminates in her giving a wash to whoever is holding her). Pepper is her friend when they are in their own spaces and is making progress (with not being stroppy) when they share a space. Baby steps! They'll get there (she says).