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Reflections from a parent of an autistic child. Parenting an autistic child is not a straight road, it’s a winding path filled with unexpected stops, slow climbs, surprising detours, and moments of breathtaking beauty. It’s not always easy. But it is deeply meaningful. Over the years, I’ve learned lessons that didn’t come from books, they came from real experiences, from tears and triumphs, from meltdowns and magical moments. These reflections are for any parent or carer n

When I posted a photo of Nat’s very first book, a little story I’d found while cleaning out the garage, someone commented, “That’s so awesome! What a precious memory to have kept and now found.” And they were absolutely right. The book is called The Totodile Adventure . Nat wrote and illustrated it when they were about 7 or 8 years old. It was based on Pokémon characters, filled with bright drawings and a full storyline from start to finish. Even then, Nat had a natural fe

Mum and Nat share a joyful moment I’ll never forget the moment Nat held the proof copy of their first book. The look on their face, a mix of pride, wonder, and quiet excitement said it all. This wasn’t just paper and ink. This was years of dreaming, drawing, and growing. Years of challenges, creativity, and courage bound into one vibrant, bean-shaped book. The Early Days of Creativity Even before Nat could talk, they could draw. We noticed it early on. While other kids were l

It’s really  happening! The first proof of my book, held right in my hands. There’s something surreal and completely magical about...

"When the world is too loud, too fast, and too much… I don’t melt down. I shut down." This is something I posted recently on social...

Hi, I’m Nat — the autistic author and illustrator behind the Magbean!™  series and founder of Zosimos Curra™. At 16, I decided to create...