Learning About Neurodivergence

Being non-speaking doesn’t mean someone isn’t listening, thinking, or feeling. On Non-Speaking Day, we celebrate the many ways people communicate and challenge the assumptions that can silence them.

Executive functioning skills like planning, organising, and managing emotions can be challenging for many neurodivergent people. Our free pre-recorded workshop explores practical strategies to support executive functioning and help individuals thrive.

Stigma around FASD creates unnecessary barriers for children, families, and carers. It’s time to challenge assumptions, replace judgement with understanding, and recognise the strengths of individuals with FASD. Here’s why perspective matters—and how we can all play a part in breaking the stigma.

Autumn brings crunchy leaves, cosy evenings, and big sensory changes. 🍁 Discover simple ways to make the season supportive and enjoyable for neurodivergent individuals.

🎭 Masking can be exhausting — but small changes can make a big difference. Discover five simple ways to support someone who masks.

🌍 Workplace Inclusion Week is here! Inclusion isn’t just policy—it’s everyday actions that help everyone thrive. Discover small steps that make a big difference.

Why do so many children struggle with big emotions at bedtime? 🌙 In this blog, we explore why evenings often feel harder — and share supportive strategies to make winding down easier for neurodivergent children and their families.

Think FASD is rare? Or that only heavy drinking causes it? In this blog, we bust the biggest myths and share the truths that every family, carer, and professional should know. 💙

Anxiety is something that many young people experience, and it can have a big impact on daily life, learning, and relationships. For...

FASD is a spectrum condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. This blog explains what FASD is, the 10 key brain domains it can affect, and how awareness can reduce stigma and empower families.

Spitting can feel like a tricky behaviour to manage—but for many neurodivergent people, it’s a way of meeting needs or communicating. In this blog, we explore why spitting happens and share supportive strategies for families, carers, and professionals.

Vocal stimming is a natural way many neurodivergent people use their voice to self-regulate, express joy, or find focus. In this blog, we explore what vocal stimming looks like, why it’s important, and how we can support it with understanding and acceptance. 🎶💙

Interoception is our body’s hidden sense — the way we notice hunger, thirst, temperature, pain, and emotions. In this week’s Sensory Series, we explore how interoceptive sensitivities affect daily life and share practical strategies to support neurodivergent individuals.

Eye contact can feel natural for some, but overwhelming for many neurodivergent people. In this blog, we explore why eye contact can be difficult, why it should never be forced, and why avoiding it doesn’t mean someone isn’t listening. 💙

A social hangover is the exhaustion that follows social interaction. Learn what it means, how it shows up, and ways to cope.

Discover how the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service (East) used play to raise awareness, support families

Proprioception is our “hidden sense” — helping us know where our body is and how much force we’re using. This week in our Sensory Series, we explore proprioceptive sensitivities, what they can look like, and practical ways to support neurodivergent individuals.

What helps a neurodivergent young person re-engage with learning? In Part 2 of our series on school avoidance, we explore compassionate strategies that put wellbeing and trust first — not pressure.

Scents can soothe, alert, or overwhelm — and for many neurodivergent individuals, smell plays a bigger role than we realise. In this week’s Making Sense of Sensory post, we’re diving into the world of smell sensitivities, from scent avoiders to sensory seekers, and how we can create more comfortable environments for everyone.

When a young person avoids school, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. But behind every refusal is a story. Let’s explore what school avoidance really means, especially for those who are neurodivergent.