Walking Together | Parenting Neurodiversity

Walking Together | Parenting Neurodiversity is our space to share the real journey of raising a neurodivergent child—full of challenges, discoveries, and unexpected joys. Through personal stories, reflections, and practical tips, we hope to offer guidance and reassurance to other parents who may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or isolated.

This collection isn’t just about our experiences—it’s about creating a community where families can feel seen, heard, and supported. Here, you’ll find honest accounts of the ups and downs, strategies that have helped us navigate daily life, and small victories that remind us to celebrate progress in all its forms. Whether you’re seeking advice, solidarity, or simply a sense that you’re not alone, we invite you to walk this path with us, share in our journey, and discover hope, understanding, and connection along the way.
Mental Health Awareness Week - The Mental Load Nobody Talks About
Mental Health Awareness Week - The Mental Load Nobody Talks About
When you're raising a neurodivergent child, mental health isn't a topic you visit once a year. It's the water you swim in, every single day. This week I'm writing about... Read more...
When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade
When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade
Some weeks don't ask for your permission. They just arrive — and this one arrived at full throttle. From back-to-back client days in London to 5am market mornings, this week... Read more...
When Life Gets Hectic - Don't forget to take a breath
When Life Gets Hectic - Don't forget to take a breath
If you're raising a neurodiverse family, you'll know the mental load never really switches off. But what if the smallest, most unplanned moments were exactly what your family needed most?... Read more...
Every Mind Thinks Differently — And That's Worth Celebrating
Every Mind Thinks Differently — And That's Worth Celebrating
April is National Autism Acceptance Month — and this year, we're taking a moment to do more than raise awareness. As a family who lives and breathes neurodiversity every single... Read more...
A Different Kind of Christmas: Finding Joy on Our Own Terms
A Different Kind of Christmas: Finding Joy on Our Own Terms
There is a version of Christmas that lives in adverts and on social media. Matching pyjamas, a sparkling table, children's faces lit with uncomplicated joy. We spent several years quietly... Read more...
Three Years. Ninety-Four Schools. One Courtroom. How We Won a Place.
Three Years. Ninety-Four Schools. One Courtroom. How We Won a Place.
In 2023, C's behaviour at nursery began escalating rapidly. What followed was three years of navigating a system that felt designed to break us — 94 schools, three tribunal hearings,... Read more...
Surviving the Build-Up to Christmas with a Neurodivergent Child
Surviving the Build-Up to Christmas with a Neurodivergent Child
December in a primary school is, by design, a month of controlled chaos. Nativity rehearsals. Christmas jumper days. Secret Santa. For most children, it's exciting. For ours, every disruption to... Read more...
Fidgets, Wiggles and Why Movement Matters: Our Sensory Tool Kit
Fidgets, Wiggles and Why Movement Matters: Our Sensory Tool Kit
It took us a long time to understand that what looked like fidgeting was actually something much more important. Our son wasn't being disruptive when he needed something in his... Read more...
The Myth of the "Good Day": Why Progress Isn't Linear
The Myth of the "Good Day": Why Progress Isn't Linear
Last Tuesday was one of those days you want to bottle. He got dressed without negotiation. He smiled at drop-off. By lunchtime I'd texted three people to say I thought... Read more...
When the Clocks Change and Everything Falls Apart
When the Clocks Change and Everything Falls Apart
Every autumn, the UK puts its clocks back an hour. For most families, it means a slightly groggy Monday. For us, it means something quite different. When your child's sense... Read more...
Learning to Be Present as a Caregiver of a Neurodivergent Child
Learning to Be Present as a Caregiver of a Neurodivergent Child
The Day I Finally Let Go: Learning to Be Present as a Caregiver of a Neurodivergent Child.  After years of constant vigilance, a simple moment at a swimming pool helped... Read more...
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child | Navigating Stress and Celebrating Breakthroughs
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child | Navigating Stress and Celebrating Breakthroughs
Raising a neurodivergent child reshapes not just your world, but your very body—teaching your nervous system to live in constant readiness, to regulate through storms, and to find calm where... Read more...