Our lives are full of options and decisions that need to be made. What do I wear today? What do I eat for breakfast and then for lunch? What do I choose off the shelf at the shop when I'm [...]

Before entering a difficult discussion or just wanting to talk about something mildly anxiety-raising, like doing the laundry, I try Fun Things First and Last. Why? Because it sets the scene—it lets my son know that everything is going to [...]

Learning to communicate calmly and neutrally can be a game-changer for parents. For example, affirmative or descriptive language, is a way of relating that is easy for anyone to process: ​“I'm aware that you’re trying to get your driver’s license. [...]

Schools today favour group work, public speaking and students being exposed to a wide variety of topics, which can be great. Until it isn't. ​Neurodivergent people are often specialists. Demanding that they take up every subject and activity known to [...]

Neurodiverse young people can benefit from seeing loving (not necessarily uncomplicated) relationships in action, particularly if they are going to have one themselves. Try not to allow a parent–child allegiance to form against the other parent. Your child won't benefit [...]