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My late ADHD diagnosis, what I wish I’d known sooner, and why Neurodiversity Celebration Week matters. Family Camping - kids and chaos! My daughter was two years old and we were supporting her with some delayed motor milestones. My husband had attended an appointment with her and when I read back through the notes, I spotted it: "Family history: mum is dyspraxic." I turned to him, laughing. "You can't just tell medical professionals you think my brain is different without any

Katie works intently on illustrating Pinky Panda’s Peaceful Party, surrounded by coloring pencils and notebooks at a wooden table. As I illustrate Pinky Panda’s Peaceful Party ready to share with our primary school during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I’ve been reflecting on how this story came to life, and what it means to Anna and myself. A Brief Synopsis Pinky Panda is a gentle soul. She lives in the bamboo sea alongside her more boisterous friends - Mika Monkey, Dill

I can remember the first time I really saw that “frozen” look at a birthday party. We had recently joined a school in London. My child was in Year 1, and we were invited to a party in a hall. There was a party entertainer, candy floss, loud music, and fast-paced games. It was noisy and wild, and for lots of children, it probably was super fun. But for my child, it wasn’t. She was genuinely excited to be invited. We’d previously lived in South Africa, and she loved parties the

I have lost count of the number of playdates we have hosted to help build friendships and connections. Yet, my child often wasn't invited back. This might not sound like a big deal, but my child loves playdates. They enjoy visiting other people’s houses. They would often ask, “When is Sarah going to invite me to her house?” And I would fumble for an answer, “Their mum is super busy. She works late… and they have that big dog.” We always held whole class parties and invi

We’re deep in the special interests zone of K-Pop Demon Hunters at the moment, and if you have a neurodivergent child, you’ll know exactly what that looks like! Songs on repeat, endless YouTube clips, and podcasts with the cast, live performances, stickers — anything and everything that brings joy. We’ve had our fair share of special interests over the years: Encanto , Harry Potter , Adopt Me , Longleat , Wicked , and now K-Pop Demon Hunters . I’ve learned to embrace these

I remember standing outside Brownies one evening, waiting for my child to go in. Other parents and children from school gathered around....

Parties are meant to be joyful and exciting, but for some children, especially neurodivergent kids, those with sensory needs or who...