Join autism advocate Anna Kennedy as she returns from an inspiring trip to County Cork where her ambassador Daniel Docherty received a five-minute standing ovation from 500 people for his powerful performance. This engaging conversation features pediatric occupational therapist Louise Walker, a mother whose own autism journey began when her three-year-old son was diagnosed 11 years ago. Louise shares her expertise on the invisible challenges autistic children face daily, comparing their school experience to being in an all-day interview where they’re constantly trying their best to fit in and please their teachers. Discover practical solutions for one of the most common struggles autism families face – sleep difficulties. Louise explains how anxiety from overstimulating school environments follows children home, making bedtime routines nearly impossible. She reveals her sensory profile assessment tool that takes just 30 minutes but can unlock targeted strategies for families, and emphasizes the critical importance of consistency and factual communication over lengthy explanations when children are already overwhelmed.