Christine McGuinness has revealed her autistic daughter Felicity is ‘smashing’ speech and language therapy as she shared some sweet snaps of the youngster.
Christine, 32, who has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism said she was a ‘proud mummy’ as she shared a post about Felicity’s progress in the classes.
Posting photos of Felicity, four, surrounded by animal cards, she wrote: ‘My Felicity smashing her speech and language therapy and of course rearranging the chairs!.
Proud mum: Christine McGuinness has revealed her autistic daughter Felicity is ‘smashing’ speech and language therapy as she shared some sweet snaps of the youngster
‘I see a lot of myself in this one, she loves some 1:1 attention but not too much, struggles to stay focused for long and is easily distracted!
‘She is very particular and knows what she wants, her mind is strong especially when she wants to play all night, there is no compromise so that’s what we do.
‘Lives in a fantasy, always day dreaming! 90% extremely happy and over excited about little things. 10% totes emosh like it’s the end of the world.’
She’s just so fabulous, they all are! Individual and unique. Proudest mummy.’
Smashed it: Christine, 32, who has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism said she was a ‘proud mummy’ as she shared a post about Felicity’s progress in the classes
Well done: Posting photos of Felicity, four, surrounded by animal cards, she wrote: ‘My Felicity smashing her speech and language therapy and of course rearranging the chairs!’
The post comes after Christine revealed that her three autistic children have become ‘more physical’ with her and each other as she detailed how they have changed during lockdown.
The model, 32, shares twins Penelope and Leo, seven, and Felicity with comedian husband Paddy McGuinness, 47.
Taking to Instagram last month, Christine shared a reassuring text she sent to a fellow SEN (special educational needs) mum, detailing how she ‘barely recognises’ her children at times, before positively adding that the difficult time ‘will pass.’
Christine has always been open about her children’s highs and lows in living with autism, often sharing her experiences and giving advice and support to parents in the same boat.
Proud moments: Christine praised her daughter as she gave an update on her progress
And Christine once again gave an honest insight into raising children who are on the spectrum as she detailed how lockdown was going for her family, adding that other SEN families are ‘not alone’.
Sharing a sympathetic text she sent to one mum, she said: ‘I totally understand, all three of mine have got more physical with me and each other recently it’s awful.
‘I barely recognise them sometimes and I just paint a smile on like everything is fine. Thinking of you lots, stay strong. This time will pass.’
Changes: Christine recently revealed that her three autistic children have become ‘more physical’ with her and each other as she detailed how they have changed during lockdown
Her babies: The model shares twins Penelope and Leo, seven, and Felicity with comedian husband Paddy McGuinness, 47
Alongside the image she shared a lengthy caption in which she further detailed her kids’ changes, while also sharing a message of support to everyone affected by the pandemic.
She penned: ‘Day 1 : Lockdown 3. This may or may not help anyone but this is ‘real life’ I just want to let my SEN families know you are not alone, I hear you, I understand.
‘For me personally I feel good, I am very head strong and I love to stay positive but I can’t deny what these lockdowns are doing to my children. my children are not the same little people they were this time last year.’
She went on: ‘The pandemic is affecting everyone differently, wether it’s your business, your mental health, a loss of life.. Covid is hitting everyone hard in different ways it’s heartbreaking. I pray every day, I hope it passes soon.
‘Thinking of you all, sending love and light to each and every one of you ❤️⠀
(This is a message I sent to one of my SEN mummy friends this morning) In it together.’ [sic]
Her post garnered many positive message from fans, with many SEN parents sharing their own experiences of raising their children in lockdown.