When You’re Fine One Minute and Struggling the Next
If you’re autistic or have ADHD, your day doesn’t stay steady. You can be coping one minute and struggling the next. This blog explains why your capacity changes across the day, what’s happening underneath, and how to recognise the signs before everything tips over.
When Your Child Flips — And You Feel Yourself Going Too
When a child “flips,” it’s often seen as behaviour—but what happens when the parent feels it too? This blog explores how overwhelm affects both child and parent, and why understanding—not judgement—is key.
They Got a Diagnosis… Then What?
After a diagnosis, families are often sent to support sessions—but many still don’t understand why their child reacts the way they do. This blog explores what’s really happening beneath the behaviour, from misinterpretation to emotional overwhelm, and why understanding must come first.
SEND Reform: What It Still Gets Wrong (Even After Finally Recognising Executive Functioning)
SEND reform is finally starting to recognise executive functioning, but that does not mean children will automatically get the right support. This blog looks at what could still go wrong if schools focus on expectations instead of understanding, scaffolding, and the environment around the child.
Why Some Children Can’t Regulate Early Enough
Self-regulation doesn’t start with behaviour. Many children struggle not because they won’t calm down, but because they don’t recognise the early signals in their body. This blog explains the missing step in self-regulation and why behaviour often comes too late.
Why Behaviour Starts in the Body (Interoception Explained Simply)
Behaviour doesn’t come out of nowhere. For many children, it starts with body signals they don’t yet recognise. This blog explains interoception in a simple, relatable way and why it changes how we understand behaviour.
The Microbiome, Gut Health and Behaviour in Children - Is it really “just behaviour”?
Many autistic and ADHD children experience gut issues such as reflux, constipation, and food sensitivities. This blog explores how the microbiome and gut–brain connection can impact behaviour, mood, and emotional regulation.
When Parents Are Neurodivergent Too: The Overlooked Link to Children in Care
Many children in care are supported as individuals, but what if the parent is neurodivergent too? This blog explores the overlooked link between neurodivergent parents, unmet needs, and how early recognition could prevent family breakdown.
“Why Do They Say It If They Know It’s Wrong?” Understanding Cognitive Inhibition in Children
Some children say things that seem rude, off-topic, or inappropriate—yet they know it wasn’t right. This blog explains cognitive inhibition and why the brain struggles to filter thoughts in real time.
Why Some Children Can’t “Just Ignore Distractions” in the Classroom
In a busy classroom, focus isn’t just about trying harder. For some children, the real challenge is filtering out distractions. This blog explains attentional inhibition, why some children can’t “just ignore it,” and how understanding this can change the way we support them.
He Meant to Come Home… So Why Did He End Up in the Pub Again?
He said he was coming straight home, and he meant it.
So why did he still end up in the pub?
This blog explores ADHD, impulse, alcohol, and why understanding these skills early could change lives.
When Your Child Interrupts: It’s Not Just Rudeness
Some children interrupt even when they know they shouldn’t. This blog explains why it happens in the moment, and why it’s not just behaviour.
Why Some Intelligent Children Still Struggle to Learn
Many children who struggle in school are not lacking intelligence. Often the difficulty lies in the thinking skills that support learning. This article explores how cognitive abilities and executive functioning affect learning, and why the Structure of Intellect (SOI) approach can help identify where support is needed.
Understanding Alexithymia: The Invisible Emotional Barrier
Alexithymia affects the ability to recognise and describe emotions. This article explains what alexithymia is, why it occurs, and how it impacts relationships and emotional wellbeing.
It’s Not Laziness: How Executive Function Gaps Shape Teen Motivation
Many teenagers with ADHD are labelled as lazy or unmotivated, but the real issue often lies in executive functioning. Skills like initiation, time management, prioritising, and sustained attention develop differently in ADHD brains. When these brain systems struggle, everyday expectations such as homework, organisation, and starting tasks can feel overwhelming. Understanding the role of executive functioning and dopamine can help families move from frustration and blame toward understanding and support.
When a Child “Flips Their Lid”: What Teachers Often Miss
When a child reacted strongly to discovering her usual teaching assistant was absent, the behaviour was seen as defiance. But what teachers witnessed was actually the result of a nervous system response known as “flipping your lid.” Understanding the brain behind the behaviour can completely change how schools respond.
Executive Functioning in SEND Reform: The Part That Finally Makes Sense
SEND reform is beginning to recognise executive functioning as central to learning. Understanding how regulation and development underpin these skills may be key to reducing escalation and supporting children earlier in education.
Why Are We Linking Autism to Intelligence?
When did autism become linked to intelligence? Autism describes how the brain processes the world — not cognitive ability. Here’s why that distinction matters.
Addiction and the Search for “Normal”
Addiction is often misunderstood as a lack of willpower. This blog explores how dopamine, regulation, and nervous system needs can make addiction risk higher if you’re autistic or ADHD — and why it’s often about escaping a low, not chasing a high.
Why Strengthening Executive Function Skills is a Game-Changer for Autistic & ADHD Brains
If mornings feel like juggling jelly, executive functions might be the missing piece. This blog explains the brain’s “air traffic control” system and why strengthening it is a game-changer for autistic and ADHD daily life.