health
March 12, 2026
Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’
When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they weren’t alone
TL;DR
- James Hunt began sharing his family's experiences with autism online to better communicate the complexities of his sons' lives.
- He faced significant personal challenges, including caring for his elderly parents and managing his sons' autism, which often involved sleepless nights and overwhelming meltdowns.
- Hunt's online presence, 'Stories About Autism', grew to nearly 400,000 followers on various platforms, leading to his book 'Love Needs No Words'.
- His sons, Jude and Tommy, have different communication styles, with Jude being non-speaking and Tommy developing a strong facility with written language via WhatsApp.
- Hunt established SAA Clothing, a business specializing in sensory-friendly clothing with autism-friendly messages, and opened a shop that also serves as a community space.
- The shared experiences through his platforms and business aim to help people affected by autism feel less alone and build a sense of connection.
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