Kelly Kemp | Autism Awareness

About Kelly Kemp

Kelly Kemp is a stay-at-home mother of two and a full-time carer for her daughter, Tink, who is almost 5. She began blogging about their autism journey the day after Tink was diagnosed at the age of 3 as a way of getting her thoughts and emotions out in the open.

Entries by Kelly Kemp

If I Could Grant Three Wishes for My Autistic Child

August 22, 2017/by Kelly Kemp

When I we were expecting Baby No. 2 and I found out that she was a girl, I was so excited. I already had a son and a stepson, so I was well outnumbered. I dreamed that my daughter would become my best friend. I pictured us doing mommy-daughter things together: shopping, pampering, afternoon tea, […]

Things I Wish I’d Known on Diagnosis Day

February 8, 2017/by Kelly Kemp

Receiving a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition for your child is life-changing. Even if you know, deep down, that there is something “not quite right: with your child, and that something is probably autism, actually hearing a qualified medical professional say the words can take the wind from your sails. For a second or two, […]