Forgetting Things Doesn't Mean You Don't Care: The "Now" and the "Not Now".Have you ever forgotten something that was actually really important to you?Not because you didn't care.Not because you were being lazy.Not because it wasn't a priority.It just... disappeared.The task wasn't happening right now.So my brain filed it away somewhere inaccessible.Forgetfulness is often a sign that our brains are carrying a lot.Perhaps what you need is a little more support, understanding a

Christmas has always been one of my favourite times of year. The Santa visits, the long walks to look at twinkling lights in the dark, the Christmas markets with their cosy smells and sounds, the happy bustle of shopping: every part of it filled me with excitement! I used to book festive activities for almost every weekend in December, determined to make sure the family experienced all the magic I’d grown up loving. But over time, I learned something important: Not everyone e

To the neuro majority, taking a shower seems like a very basic task. It is viewed as one simple step as part of a getting ready routine, and a necessary part of every day, but for some Neurodivergent people taking a shower can be very problematic and a source of great distress. In this blog I touch on some of the difficulties that may be experienced by some Neurodivergent individuals, and some strategies to hopefully help with a more manageable routine.