ASD Parent Coach

11/11/2025

This rings true for me, does it for you?

31/10/2025

This morning I listened to 'mADHD!NoyourNot with special guest so so interesting. It makes "sense" now, why he has struggled so much with and, in his words "not feeling comfortable in my own skin". This screams "sensory" to me. There are sensory receptors in the skin and can present (not always) as part of being & . To "make sense" of the world around us, our brain processes sensory input through our eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin, as well as our internal interoception sense, vestibular balance and proprioception movement. We also need adequate essential hormone release is searching for alternatives to ADHD how about
Check out for guidance on how to tap into to help reduce sensory issues and increase dopamine release. Shout out to too, just a brilliant podcast, just love it!
I can help E: [email protected]

27/09/2025

🧠Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that help us manage and regulate our thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals. These processes include skills such as working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.

🤸🏽Vestibular input, on the other hand, involves the sensory information related to balance and spatial orientation, primarily managed by the inner ear and brain. It plays a crucial role in our ability to move, balance, and maintain posture.

↔️The connection between executive function and vestibular input is significant, especially in children. Proper vestibular input can support the development of executive function skills by promoting body awareness, spatial orientation, and overall sensory processing.

Activities that provide vestibular stimulation, like swinging, spinning, or balancing, can enhance attention, focus, and the ability to regulate emotions, all of which are critical components of executive function.

Incorporating vestibular activities into daily routines can therefore be beneficial for children and individuals who need to strengthen their executive function skills. This is particularly useful in therapeutic settings, where targeted vestibular input can help improve cognitive and emotional regulation.

https://www.theottoolbox.com/vestibular-activities/

26/09/2025

The DfE has published rapid evidence reviews into identifying & supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings. Findings include a need for a shared, whole-school commitment supported by leadership. We'll be looking at these in depth https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/identifying-and-supporting-the-needs-of-children-with-send-in-mainstream-settings

25/09/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/197xK85toV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/09/2025

These earbuds are so cool and can support noise sensitivity in the classroom as well as out socially in restaurants and gigs

Made for music lovers 🧑‍🎤

10/07/2025

🧠✨ Comment '299'...What is Interoception?
It’s the hidden sense that helps us understand what’s going on inside our bodies... from feeling hungry or thirsty, to noticing emotions and physical discomfort.
🫶For many children, especially those with neurodiversities, this sense needs to be taught and supported. 💛
👩‍🏫 Teachers play a crucial role in helping students tune into their body signals. Simple strategies like visuals, routines, and regular check-ins can make a big difference!

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

Did you know?

Jo Malone attributes her incredible sense of smell to her Dyslexic Thinking?

By leaning into her dyslexic strengths, she went on to create a multi-million dollar fragrance brand, with fragrances unlike any others on the market.

Watch her tell BBC's The Inside Track how thinking differently was her secret weapon in business:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-34769381

Find out more about Dyslexic Thinking in Kate's/my book This Is Dyslexia - available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Dyslexia-Kate-Griggs/dp/1785045644/

24/06/2025

For all of you that think “everyone’s claiming to be ADHD these days” I disagree. Those seeking a diagnosis are doing so because they can relate to the symptoms described and it is impacting them to a point where a diagnosis feels like the right fit for them. Metro article explains:
Thanks for sharing Pip Finnigan

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/22/this-seems-like-everyone-adhd-right-now-including-23462533/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLHRNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoWb4nwVApWCXSwqm1UJIf5BJ3DV6NQdJpgWiY3LqQoGo-rMsJfUOFuYbZGC_aem_lY6CJSJNhi0M2fuaVf3Z5w

'Isn't it normal to get a little bit distracted sometimes?'