Being neurodivergent can make certain tasks or situations that we think "should" be easy or everyday, feel at times, completely unmanageable. We want to support loved ones to face challenges in a way that feels safe, gradual, and achievable for them. “How can we reduce anxiety AND prepare them for the real world, in a way that truly supports them?" The goal isn’t independence at any cost. It's about supporting our loved ones to to live the best and most capable version of th

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.