The festive shutdown is often meant to be restful, yet for many children and adults it can feel overwhelming. This blog explores different types of rest – sensory, mental, emotional and social – with practical, flexible ideas to help regulate the nervous system and reduce burnout. Discover why rest is not one-size-fits-all, and how small, intentional changes can support wellbeing during school holidays and beyond.

The festive season can be magical; twinkling lights, joyful songs, and special celebrations. But for many children, especially those who are neurodivergent , this time of year can feel overwhelming. Sudden changes in routine, sensory overload, and social expectations can turn what’s meant to be fun into a source of stress. As a specialist speech and language therapist  who has worked with babies through to teenagers in schools, homes and community settings, I’ve seen firsthan

This time of year brings so many mixed emotions for me. I love  the lead-up to Christmas; the soft, glimmering lights, the cosy nights, the gentle magic that builds in small moments. Now that I’m a mum, creating that magic for my little one feels even more special. ✨ But as a neurodivergent adult, there has always been a darker side to this season too, long before I ever understood why. The Hidden Difficulty Behind the Festive Shine For me, Christmas has always felt hard . No

Sensory overload is more than overreacting, it’s a neurological response. Learn what sensory overload feels like for autistic and ADHDers

The challenges and joys of Neurodivergent parenting, including what you want your child to learn about self-acceptance. Parenting is messy, beautiful, exhausting and life-changing for anyone. Add in being AuDHD, and the experience carries both challenges and joys that can feel amplified in every direction. It’s not just about raising a child, it’s also about raising myself, in a way. Learning how to show up authentically, how to regulate, how to embrace imperfection and how t

What supporting Weston Rugby Club means to me and my family — from cheering on my fiancé and taking Milo to watch his daddy play, to celebrating how community sport can model inclusion, belonging, and neuro-affirming values. It’s about creating a world where every kind of mind feels seen, supported, and part of the team. 🧠🏉💗

I would say that at least 80%, probably even higher, of the parents I speak to when assessing their children (and parents of adult...

What happens when unmasking at work isn’t freeing but frightening? In this post, I share my lived experience of masking, burnout, and the trauma of unmasking in an unsupportive workplace. From skill regression to quiet rebellion, this is a story about the cost of fitting in—and the power of building something better. Through Bold Minds, I’m creating a culture where neurodivergent professionals don’t have to choose between authenticity and survival. ✨ Unmasking isn’t just pers

After years of feeling “too much” or “not enough,” I discovered I wasn’t broken; I was neurodivergent. This post shares my journey through late-diagnosed ADHD and autism (AuDHD), motherhood, masking and learning to live authentically.