If you think your child might be showing signs of autism, it can be hard to know what to do next. In this video, I share the practical steps I would take if I were at the very start of this journey, from understanding the assessment pathway to gathering information and supporting your child before a diagnosis.

📧 FREE 100 Signs Of Autism Guide - https://mummyoffour.com/100asd

♾️ Autism Journey Journal & Workshop For Parents - https://www.rhiannanmorgan.com/offers/BzKJEQvg

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If motivation feels like an iPhone battery that runs out fast (especially with ADHD), this episode is for you. I’m sharing the daily systems and routines I’ve put in place as an ADHD mum in a neurodiverse home so I don’t have to rely on motivation to get things done.

Feeling like you can only do life when a random burst of motivation appears? As an ADHD mum in a very neuro-sparkly family, I just cannot rely on motivation any more.

In this episode I’m sharing how I set up my environment and habits so that the right things are easy to do and the unhelpful things are harder to fall into. From cleaning supplies in every bathroom, to basket systems, go shoes, walking pad miles, phone limits, screen time boundaries, water bottle habits and uniform stations… these are the real-life systems that support my messy ADHD brain every day.

We’re also talking about habit design, future-you thinking, making good habits cute and attractive, and adding tiny bits of friction to the habits you’re trying to break.

⭐ Mentioned in this episode

➡️ Calm Start Routine Guide – http://mummyoffour.com/routine
➡️ Organised Weekly Planning System Checklist – https://mummyoffour.com/PlanWeek
➡️ Mini Binder Setup Guide – https://www.rhiannanmorgan.com/binder
➡️ iPhone Parental Controls Video – https://youtu.be/Smyo1c0_TB4

If you’d love help building systems, routines and habits that actually work for your neurodiverse family, come and join me inside the Organised Life Club - my membership for overwhelmed mums who want a calmer, more organised home and life.

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Would you ever tell a friend you think their child might have autism? In this episode I share why my answer is usually no, what happens when you finally learn the signs of autism and start seeing them everywhere, and how the “wheel of acceptance” explains why some parents simply are not ready to hear it yet. If you are torn between staying quiet and speaking up, or you are in the middle of the autism assessment journey yourself, this honest chat will help you feel less alone and give you some practical ideas for what to do instead.

Free resources mentioned

Free 100 Signs Of Autism printable – https://mummyoffour.com/100asd

Free community and resource library for neuro sparkly families – https://rhiannanmorgan.com/join

Watch next – autism signs and assessment

Signs Of Autism To Look Out For In Children – https://youtu.be/Mt5Eua3CTCE

Autism Signs, Assessment And Support Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7SPoJ1ortsTOlUwQT_szdkMv3MlEXI6

Our family’s autism journey

Honest Conversation With Our Eldest About His Autism Assessment As A Teen – https://youtu.be/x8Eg3_gTDzU

Feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to get motivated? You’re not alone. As a mum with ADHD in a busy neurodiverse home, I’ve spent years figuring out how to get things done when I don’t feel like doing anything. In this video I’m sharing the quick fixes that actually work when your motivation has disappeared and you’re frozen in that “I can’t do this” feeling.

If you’re wondering whether ADHD could be part of your story, grab my free 100 Signs of ADHD printable here ➡️ https://mummyoffour.com/100ADHD

And when you're ready to build the systems and routines that make motivation almost irrelevant, make sure you watch the next part in this mini-series.

✔ 100 Signs of ADHD printable: https://mummyoffour.com/100ADHD

✔ Audible free trial: https://mummyoffour.com/audible

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✔ Organised Life Club: https://mummyoffour.com/olc

If you’re a mum in a neuro-sparkly family, you’ll know that meltdowns can be incredibly hard — for our children and for us.

I’ve talked before about what helps during a meltdown, but in this video I’m sharing how I try to avoid them before they start.
While we can’t completely prevent autism meltdowns, there are so many strategies we can put in place to minimise them and help our children feel calmer, more supported, and understood.

In this chat, I cover:
🧠 Identifying triggers and early warning signs
📓 Journalling patterns with the Autism Journey Journal
💬 Building strong communication with your child’s school
🎯 Using the Emotional Guidance Scale and Zones of Regulation
🕒 Creating realistic routines and buffer time
🌿 Minimising sensory overload and overscheduling
💗 Empowering our kids to notice their own feelings and regulate themselves

This isn’t about bubble-wrapping our children — it’s about giving them the tools to recognise how they feel, ask for help, and find their calm.

✨ Helpful links mentioned:

• 🩵 100 Signs of Autism Free Download: https://mummyoffour.com/100asd

• 💙 Organised Life Club: https://mummyoffour.com/joinolc

Have you ever wondered if your child might have autism? Maybe they’re bright, funny and full of personality, but there are certain things they really struggle with - things other children seem to take in their stride. In this episode, I’m sharing the real-life signs of autism I noticed in my own children, the subtle patterns parents and teachers often miss, and how you can start keeping track so you feel prepared and confident when it’s time to talk to professionals.

✨ Free Resource Download my free 100 Signs of Autism Checklist - it’ll help you spot patterns, take notes, and feel more confident in appointments. 👉 https://mummyoffour.com/100ASD

🩷 The Autism Journey Journal If you’d love somewhere to keep all your notes, reports and reflections in one organised place, grab my Autism Journey Journal - the printable planner I wish I’d had when I started this journey.

🛒 Purchase it as a one-off download: 👉 https://www.rhiannanmorgan.com/AJJ

Or get it included inside my Organised Life Club membership, along with monthly planning sessions, printable packs, workshops, and a supportive community of other neuro-sparkly mums. 💫 Join here: https://rhiannanmorgan.com/olc

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If you’ve ever felt like other people just don’t get it, the overwhelm, the sensory overload, the pressure to make everything perfect, you’re not alone. If this video has been sent to you by someone who loves you, please know this is said with love. You don’t know until you know, but understanding what families like ours face can make such a difference.

We’ll talk about: The hidden challenges of Christmas for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory needs Why festive overwhelm happens even when things look “perfect” What helps, what doesn’t, and how friends and family can offer true support How we can all make the holidays calmer, kinder, and more inclusive

Whether you’re a parent who relates or a loved one who wants to understand, this chat is for you. Let’s make this Christmas more peaceful and happy this year with a little more understanding x