About
Hello — I am Amanda.
Hi! I'm Amanda, and I am deeply passionate about guiding moms through the unique journey of parenting children with Autism. As a dedicated Life Coach, I specialize in helping moms achieve their personal goals while discovering their true purpose in this extraordinary journey. With engaging workshops and personalized coaching, whether virtual or in-person, my mission is to provide the support and guidance you deserve on your path to fulfillment.
What you will find here
48 posts written between 2017 and 2026, across five topics. Everything published on the original blog is here — nothing has been retired or tidied away.
Where to start
If you are new here, these are good first reads.
- The Birds Take Flight: Beginning Our Move to SpainWhy the Bird family decided to move to Valencia, how people reacted, and the beginning of documenting a move away from everything they knew.
- Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS?A daughter's PANS diagnosis explained: what the condition is, how it surfaced after strep, and what treatment and acceptance have looked like since.
- How to Mom/Dad with Anxiety/Depression.Practical ways to keep parenting while anxiety and depression are at their worst: one day at a time, stepping away, and being honest with your kids.
- Let Me Tell You a Thing or Two About DepressionTwenty years of antidepressants, counsellors and cycles, written plainly by someone still in it, with resources for anyone who needs them today.