“We aren’t alone anymore.”

When Noah was born, we were overjoyed. As he grew, we started to see the challenges ahead. He didn’t use words, and his behaviours were hard to understand.

We felt overwhelmed, isolated, unsure.

Then we found BeyondAutism Early Years.

From the moment he joined, we saw change. People had warned us off his tablet – but the team saw its potential. They used it as a bridge for engagement and communication. That’s when everything started to shift.

We learned to see behaviour as communication.

We found strategies that worked. The team helped us articulate Noah’s needs clearly, which made all the difference during the EHCP and tribunal process.

And through parent discussions, we found something else we didn’t expect: community.

Other parents were on similar journeys. We shared stories. We encouraged each other. We found strength together.

Now Noah is calmer. He interacts with his peers. He laughs, plays, explores. He’s starting to blossom – and so are we.

We know there’s still a long road ahead. But now, we’re walking it with confidence.

Please help keep this service going. It’s life-changing.

Donate here to support Early Years: https://bit.ly/BAEarlyYears

Nikkie, Noah’s mum.