Costumes, sweets and spooky fun can make Halloween a highlight of the year for many children. But for some neurodivergent children, the sudden changes in routines, sensory demands and unwritten rules can make Halloween feel confusing, overwhelming or stressful. With a little planning and understanding, it's possible to create a Halloween that feels both fun and supportive. 💜

Not all sensory spaces are designed for the same purpose. While sensory gyms provide movement, exploration, and active sensory input, sensory spas focus on relaxation, recovery, and calming the nervous system.

Nourishment is about much more than food. For many neurodivergent individuals, sensory differences, executive functioning challenges, anxiety and interoception differences can all impact eating and drinking. In this latest A-Z of Neurodiversity blog, we explore common barriers to adequate nourishment and practical ways to provide supportive, compassionate support.

Biting can be difficult to understand, but it's often a form of communication rather than simply challenging behaviour. Discover why biting happens and explore supportive, neuroaffirming strategies to address the underlying need.

A meltdown is not a tantrum, a choice, or "bad behaviour." It's a sign that someone's nervous system has become overwhelmed. In this A–Z of Neurodivergence blog, we explore what meltdowns really are, why they happen, and how families, professionals, and neurodivergent individuals can respond with empathy, support, and understanding. 💙

Tooth brushing might seem simple — but for some neurodivergent individuals, it can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or distressing. This blog explores why these challenges happen and shares gentle, flexible ways to support tooth brushing with understanding and compassion 💜💚

Summer days out can be exciting — but also overwhelming. A calm kit is a simple, effective way to support neurodivergent individuals when routines change or environments feel busy. This blog shares what to include, how to personalise it, and how it can help reduce anxiety and support emotional wellbeing 💜💚

Kinetic energy is the body’s need to move. This blog explores why movement is essential for many neurodivergent people and how it supports regulation, focus and wellbeing.

Tics and stims can look similar but are very different. This blog explains the difference and explores how understanding and support can reduce stress and stigma.

Sensory processing affects how neurodivergent people experience the world. This free pre‑recorded workshop explores sensory differences and practical ways to offer understanding and support.

Everyone experiences the world in their own sensory way — and that’s something to celebrate. Our team took a fun sensory poll, and the results were full of surprises! Now we want to hear your sensory likes and dislikes too.

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

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.

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.

Struggling with balance, motion, or coordination? The vestibular system might be the reason. This week in our Sensory Series, we’re breaking down what vestibular processing is — and how it can impact neurodivergent individuals in everyday life.

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.

Why do some people love bold flavours while others stick to plain pasta? In this week’s Making Sense of Sensory blog, we explore the sense of taste — and how sensory differences can shape eating habits, mealtime stress, and how we support neurodivergent individuals with confidence and compassion.

For some people, light is painful. For others, the world feels dim or visually confusing. This week, we’re looking at how the sense of sight can be over- or under-stimulating for neurodivergent individuals — and how we can support visual needs with kindness and clarity.

Sound can be a source of joy—or overwhelm—for neurodivergent individuals. This week, we explore how the sense of hearing impacts daily life and how we can offer support when it’s too much (or not enough).

Explore how the sense of touch impacts daily life for neurodivergent individuals. Learn the differences between touch sensitivity and seeking behaviours—and discover practical ways to offer support at home, school, or in the community.