💙 For the neurotypical ones in neurodiverse families
You're not alone in this.
Twenty-six years of love, learning, and navigating neurodiverse family life — as the only neurotypical person in the room. This is the space I wish had existed for me. Warm, honest, and written for you.
About Nicky
The person behind the words
I'm Nicky — writer, mum, partner, and the neurotypical heart of a wonderfully neurodiverse family. My husband and son are both on the autism spectrum, and between us we've built a life that's full, complicated, hilarious, exhausting, and deeply loving.
For too long I felt like the voice of the NT parent or partner was missing from the conversation about autism. So I wrote the book I wished I'd had. And then I kept going.
Love, Parenting & Autism exists to give a proper home to the people who love someone on the spectrum — the ones who sometimes feel invisible in a world focused on the autistic experience. You matter too. Your feelings are valid. And you deserve support.
"I'm the only neurotypical person in my household. This isn't a clinical perspective — it's a lived one."
The Book
Finally — a book written for you.
Written from 26 years of experience as an NT mum and partner in a neurodiverse family, Love, Parenting & Autism is the honest, warm, and practical companion you've been looking for. No jargon. No clinical distance. Just real talk from someone who genuinely understands what your daily life feels like.
Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis, deep in the trenches, or simply searching for someone who gets it — this is for you.
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The Shop
Tees, Mugs & More
Because sometimes you need a mug that really gets your morning. Humour-forward, NT-life-approved. All products are printed on demand and shipped to you directly.
Mugs
Your feelings, your coffee, one honest mug. For the days when you need a bit of solidarity before 9am.
Browse mugs on Etsy →T-Shirts
Wear your truth with a side of dry humour. Soft, comfortable, and very much speaking your language.
Browse tees on Etsy →Sweatshirts
Cosy, cheeky, and made for neurodiverse family life. Perfect for the days when you've checked out but still showed up.
Browse sweatshirts on Etsy →Gifts for the NT in your life
Know someone who deserves to feel seen? Our products make thoughtful, funny, and deeply relatable gifts.
Visit the full Etsy shop →Digital Guides
Practical support, written for real life
Downloadable PDF guides created from lived experience and grounded in the realities of neurodiverse family life. Honest, warm, and actually useful.
10 Things Your Autistic Colleague Wishes You Knew
A practical guide for small businesses and line managers — because understanding makes all the difference.
Free
Get the free guideThe NT Partner's Survival Guide
For the neurotypical partner who loves deeply, tries endlessly, and needs someone in their corner.
Coming soon
Notify me when liveNavigating Meltdowns Without Losing Yourself
Written for NT parents — the strategies, the mindset shifts, and the self-care that actually sticks.
Coming soon
Notify me when liveNew guides added regularly. Drop me a message to be notified when new ones land. 💙
Get in Touch
Say hello 💙
Whether you want to share your story, ask about the guides, or simply tell me you finally feel seen — I'd love to hear from you. This community is built on real connection.