The Truth You Can Hold and Handle
For those who spent childhood trying to quietly imagine themselves somewhere they finally belonged.
Amanda McGuinness reflects on parenting as a PDA parent to two sons with a PDA profile.
Sitting Alone At Graduation
Amanda McGuinness reflects on parenting alone, invisible caregiving labour, neurodivergent family life, resilience, advocacy, and the emotional reality behind milestone moments. Sitting alone at Hailey’s Graduation.
Finding Your Autism Tribe
Discover parent-led autism support groups across Ireland. A neuroaffirmative guide to finding your tribe, community connection, and peer support for families of Autistic children.
Autism Parents
Practical, neuroaffirmative advice for parents of Autistic children. Learn how to support communication, emotional safety, sensory needs, and wellbeing from the very start.
Autism Siblings
Supporting Siblings in an Autism Household - Providing insight and support - Amanda McGuinness
Amanda Leaving AsIAm
I am proud to have played a part in our collective achievements and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my talented, passionate, and dedicated colleagues. Each of you has contributed to a vibrant and collaborative culture of innovation and professional growth. I am grateful for the friendships we’ve built, the insights we’ve shared, and the countless memories that will stay with me as I move forward. Thank you for your unwavering support and inspiration, you’ve made a lasting impact on my professional life.
Ireland AM
When I launched the Little Puddins blog in 2015, I did so with a clear and deeply personal purpose. At that time, my family, like many others, was navigating the early stages of understanding Autism following my son Jack’s identification as Autistic.
Conor’s AAC
Conor’s AAC Adventure - a personal post about Conor accessing AAC device and funding not being available back in 2018 for Conor to access a speech device.
Knockrooskey Autism Class
Knockrooskey Autism Class, the best Autism Class in County Mayo. A family journey to finding the best school for their Autistic children.
Conor’s Autism Birth Story
Conor’s Autism Birth Story from Little Puddins, how mom Amanda McGuinness learned her gorgeous Conor was Autistic
Conor’s Autism Birth Story Part 2
Conor’s Autism Birth Story Part 2 - Amanda McGuinness shares part 2 of her son Conor’s Autism birth story