Hello Sydney Kids

Here's the latest article from Hello Sydney Kids... reflections after 16 years. I had my twins when I was 42... how lucky was I? hellosydneykids.com.au/a-baby-at-40-r…

@BenisonOReilly and myself will be talking to @sarahvmac at roundabout 10.05am this morning on @abcsydney. So I must go and get dressed!!! abc.net.au/sydney/live

Learn about weedy sea dragons and the Great Southern Reef on this wonderful video from Bremer Bay Dive at Bremer Bay WA. How amazing would it be to take the kids snorkelling with these sea creatures? Something to add to the bucket list. youtube.com/watch?v=GqbElc…

@sallygoble Yes!! Most exotically many years ago in Kumasi, Ghana. Nothing recently though, must fix that.

How many people do you know who would, on holiday, get on a bus beyond the outskirts of the town they are visiting, to visit a 50m pool!? I am in the middle of nowhere (the ‘urban’ quarter 😂) 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️❤️

@SusanMcCreery2 @SpinelessWonder Brilliant!

@HelenK_71 @NicRogerson @AutismAwareAus @BenisonOReilly @AutismHandbook2 Hello, it is aimed at parents of younger children but there are sections written by autistic adults too. Do you know the website autismwhatnext.com.au?? It has a large section for adults. Also autismlaunchpad.org.au.

@NicRogerson @AutismAwareAus @BenisonOReilly @SeanaLucySmith @AutismHandbook2 @BenisonOReilly and @SeanaLucySmith - I’d appreciate your advice. My son (just turned 18 & in Year 12) has recently been diagnosed with autism. I’m looking for systems / ideas for him - would your book be helpful or is it mostly for parents with young kids?

Congratulations to @BenisonOReilly and @SeanaLucySmith on their updated edition of the #AustralianAutismHandbook It is a fabulous resource for those navigating a new diagnosis or simply wanting to learning more. @AutismHandbook2 @AutismAwareAus

@SusanMcCreery2 @SpinelessWonder Great to see! Looking forward ro reading xx

Happy publication day!!

@NicRogerson @BenisonOReilly @AutismHandbook2 @AutismAwareAus Thanks Nic!

Great excitement! The new edition of the Australian Autism Handbook has arrived, this fourth edition has had a massive rewrite. Now to send of 40 or so copies to all the wonderful contributors! @BenisonOReilly @AutismHandbook2 @ventura_press

@OceanSwimSafari What kind of a toothed fishie is that???

And here’s one to get your imagination going… Please ignore the flat feet and scissoring legs, a man does his best… (Fillum by Rachel Dodd)… #ForsterTurtles #EarlyMorningSwim #Swim #Beach #Forster #Pacific #Australia #OpenWater #Ocean #Wild

@AutisticCallum_ @thecushitegirl I get it! And most youtube videos and training videos drone on so slowly. Cut to the chase, I say!

My autistic, ADHD brain will forever be grateful that podcasts can run at 1.5x and 2x speed. The ability to speed them up is what makes it possible for me to enjoy them. I find it so hard to focus on or process auditory stimuli that moves at an average/slow pace.

In very sharp contrast to my husband's efforts (see previous tweet) here's one of my many current projects. I am not the smart one in the family!

Here's Paul's latest review in @NewtownBooks. Bon and Lesley by Shaun Prescott from @GiramondoBooks. I have to really get my brain in gear to read the review!! Sounds like an interesting book and have added it to the summer holiday reading list. newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/shaun-prescott…

So much to love at this year's Sculpture By The Sea! This outdoor exhibition runs until Monday 7th November. Do take the kids but read the article on the Hello Sydney Kids website first for top tips. About to upload these and more pix now!

@BenisonOReilly Twitter makes life so hard with the lack of an edit button!!

Hooray for sunshine in Katoomba. Am volunteering at the Blue Mountains Writers Festival, organised by @VarunaWriters Lots of cheerful people around here!

@ArianeBeeston Shocking to read this. Terrible in 2022. But the home psychiatry visits soubd great.

As the panic attacks mounted, I could not find a psychologist to help smh.com.au/national/as-th…

A lane of one's own. Splendid. A good start to summer outdoor swimming at Orange Aquatic Centre. Water toasty too.

@writeNOISEComms I do... but where are there they? And no tape deck at all... and not even a working CD player. You've reminded me of some much-loved old cassettes, I must hunt them down. Memories!!!