So, you’ve finally summoned the courage to email your teacher and request that thing—the one you know will make your life ten times more manageable. Maybe it’s an extension. Maybe it’s access to slides in advance. Maybe it’s just the chance to not have to group project your way into despair. You send the email. You wait. […]
Video Games as Therapy? Yes, Really – Affective Tech for Autistic and ADHD Brains
Let’s play a game, shall we? It’s called “How Many Times Have You Been Told Video Games Are Ruining Your Brain?” Bonus points if this came from someone who couldn’t open a PDF without calling for backup. If you’re autistic, ADHD, or both, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of lectures about “too much screen time” or how […]
From Conflict to Connection – How to Repair Trust When You’ve Gotten It Wrong
Let’s be honest. If you’ve been parenting a neurodivergent child for more than five minutes, you’ve probably had at least one moment (okay, several) where you’ve gotten it completely wrong. You misread the situation. You snapped when you meant to stay calm. You punished the behaviour instead of recognising the meltdown behind it. And now you’re carrying […]
Play, Creativity, and the Holding Space – Understanding Your Neurodivergent Child Through Winnicott
If your child uses Minecraft to create intricate worlds, becomes absorbed in arranging objects or repeating symbolic routines, or seems more at ease in imaginative play than in structured tasks, they may not be avoiding learning—they may be doing it, just not in ways that conventional settings are equipped to recognise. The psychoanalyst and paediatrician Donald Winnicott proposed a […]
William James and the Plural Self – Understanding Learning in Autistic and ADHD Young People
As a parent of an autistic or ADHD young person, you may have noticed how difficult it is for the systems around your child—particularly in education—to reflect the full complexity of who they are. Schools often ask them to be consistent, linear, and externally regulated. But your child might not be consistent. They might be […]
Sensory Triggers, the Spice of Life
Ah, sensory triggers, the spice of life for those of us blessed with a neurological profile that’s a bit more… shall we say, bespoke?Gather ’round, dear fellows, as we embark on a whimsical journey through the minefield that is the sensory world. You’re in for a treat, and possibly a meltdown or two – but […]
Behold, the meltdown
Our old friend and occasional nemesis. For those of us blessed (or cursed, depending on the day) with autism and/or ADHD, these episodes are less of an inconvenience and more of a built-in feature. It’s as if our brains came with a factory-installed “Chaos Mode” that activates at the most inopportune moments. What about our […]
Neurodivergent Mum, Neurodivergent Kid – A Wild Ride
Parenting is challenging for everyone, but when you are neurodivergent and raising a neurodivergent child, the experience comes with its own unique complexities. You are navigating not only your child’s needs but also your own neurological differences, all within a society that is often designed for neurotypical people. This dual role can be deeply rewarding, […]
The Price of Late Diagnosis – How Undiagnosed ADHD Affects Women’s Lives
For too long, ADHD has been seen as a childhood condition affecting boisterous boys who struggle to sit still. Women, particularly those who exhibit less overt hyperactivity, have often been overlooked, misdiagnosed, or dismissed entirely. The consequences of this neglect are extensive, impacting every aspect of life—from education and career to relationships and self-worth. Without early […]
Up Close and Personal – The World Is Too Much
I step into a bustling train station, and a wall of sound hits me. Fluorescent lights buzz at a frequency only I can hear, and each loudspeaker announcement is jarring. My senses amplify everything—clothing feels like sandpaper against my skin, smells intermingle into an overwhelming cloud and the cacophony of chatter and footsteps pounds in […]
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