Tag Archives: Asperger’s Syndrome

A Plea From The Ranks Of Carers At Home

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Sherri Matthews

I write this as a plea. Our Prime Minister tells us to stop panic buying, there’s enough for all, stock up in case you need to self-isolate for 14 days, but leave some for others. Please. Mr Johnson, I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Carers, Coronovirus | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Carers, Coronovirus, Covid-19, Kindness, Panic Buying, Sandwich Generation, Self Distancing, Self Isolating, Social Isolation, Supermarkets, The Elderly, The vulnerable | 70 Comments

Blogging With A Little Help From Your Friends. A Guest Post By Sherri Matthews @WriterSherri

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Hugh's Views & News :
Blogging, in my experience, is a strange beast. Show your blog you’re in charge and it behaves. But turn your back for just one minute, and it’ll sink its teeth right into…

Posted in Guest Blogs, Uncategorized | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Carrot Ranch, Guest Post, Hugh Roberts, Hugh's News & Views Blog, Memoir, Online Friendship | 37 Comments

School’s Out But I’m In The Classroom Down Under

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Sherri Matthews

Last week I bought some curtain material from Laura Ashley, thanks to a great sale discount. It’s been a long time since I did any sewing. My steadfast sewing machine since my days in California still works a dream thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Australia, California, Education, England, Family Life, Laura Ashley, Life Long Learning, Norah Colvin, School Days Reminiscences, School's Out For Summer, Sewing, Teachers | 88 Comments

Guest Post: Embracing Our Identity As a Writer by Author Anne Goodwin

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

Today, I’m delighted and honoured to host author Anne Goodwin at the Summerhouse for her ongoing blog tour. It’s lovely to welcome Anne again, so much enjoying her engaging and much discussed guest post, ‘Putting the personal into fiction…and taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Guest Blogs | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Author Anne Goodwin, Becoming Someone, Book Blog Tour, Guest Post, Identity, Inspired Quill, Sugar And Snails, Underneath, Writer's Identity | 78 Comments

Raw Literature: Asperger’s, Voice and the Search for Identity

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Sherri Matthews

Originally posted on Carrot Ranch Literary Community:
By Sherri Matthews The first few pages of the children’s book, ‘Are you my Mother?’, both captivated and troubled me as a girl. The story tells of a baby bird who hatches while…

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Guest Blogs, Uncategorized | Tagged Ancestry, Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Blogging, DNA, Family Life, Heritage, Identity, writing | 34 Comments

All Change At The Summerhouse

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Sherri Matthews

Hello dear friends, how I miss you. My absence breeds a growing sense of isolation from my blogging community, the Summerhouse needs the laughter of friends. I wonder what you are up to, how things are going, what’s your latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Nature & Wildlife | Tagged #BloggersBash, Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, cats, English Bluebell Woods, Father's Day, Grief, London, Memoir Writing, Owls, The Woodland Trust, Weekly Photo Challenge | 129 Comments

My Sandwich Generation And The Song Of The Summerhouse

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

What has happened to my ‘Great’ Britain, my ‘United’ Kingdom? Last Thursday, over thirty million people voted in the EU referendum, out of which 52% voted to leave, 48% to stay. In Brexit’s thunderous wake, I, like millions of others, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Times Past Challenge | Tagged 3 Doors Down, Asperger's Syndrome, Baby Boomers, Brexit, California, Chinese Button Quails, EU, European Union, GardenChallenge, The Sandwich Generation, Times Past Challenge, United Kingdom, Voting | 150 Comments

The Voice Of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

I look at the photographs of the five-year old girl with the scarf tied around her shoulders like a cape and tears slide down my face. In some, she holds a paint brush and looks down intently at her growing … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome | Tagged Anxiety, ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Carly's Kitchen, Carrot Ranch, cats, Flash Fiction Competition, Iris Grace, National Autistic Society, Service Dogs, Seventh Voice, Therapy Cats, Voice | 125 Comments

Blogging And The Three Year Rule

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Sherri Matthews

Dear Blogger, How are you? It’s been a while since you and I had a proper talk, and this seems like the perfect time. I saw you walk around the park a few times last week; that’s good news, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Writing | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Encouragement, English Robin, Facebook, Friendship, hope, Jersey Liberation Day, Memoir, Red Fox, Three Years Blogging, writing | 196 Comments

Back Up: 99 Word Flash Fiction And The Stigma of Asperger’s Syndrome

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

When my daughter was sixteen and battling chronic anxiety which made school practically impossible for her, our GP referred her for counselling. She took her time to do her make up and dress in her unique, slightly goth/punk style and … Continue reading →