by Lucinda | Jul 24, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
Supporting Neurodivergent Teens Without Smothering Them Navigating the teenage years is tricky enough. Add neurodivergence — like autism, ADHD, dyslexia or PDA — and it becomes even more nuanced. Many parents and educators want to do everything they can to help, but...
by Lucinda | Jul 10, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Neurodivergence in Children
10 Traits of Neurodiverse Children A parent once told me, “My daughter notices everything. She gets stuck on little things, loves facts, and she flaps her hands when she’s overwhelmed. I think her brain just works differently.” I knew exactly what she meant. As a...
by Lucinda | Mar 15, 2025 | ADHD in Children, Autism in Children, Education
Celebrating Neurodiversity in Learning: Fun Ways to Engage Children This Week Celebrating Neurodiversity (17th–23rd March) is about recognising and valuing the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world. For children, this means creating learning...
by Lucinda | Feb 28, 2025 | Autism in Children
Recognising the Signs of an Autism Shutdown in Children Identifying an autism shutdown in children early on can make a big difference in how you respond. These moments are often difficult to detect, especially if the child is unable to articulate what they’re...
by Lucinda | Feb 28, 2025 | Autism in Children
Teaching Skills to Manage Autism Shutdowns Independently: Empowering Your Child While it’s crucial to provide support and comfort during an autism shutdown, an equally important goal is to equip your child with the skills to manage these moments on their own...
by Lucinda | Feb 28, 2025 | Autism in Children
Understanding Autism Shutdown in Children: What Parents Need to Know An autism shutdown in children can be an overwhelming experience for both the child and their family. These moments can leave parents unsure of how to help their child through what can appear to be...
