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Neurodiversity at Home Blog
Welcome to Neurodiversity at Home, a space created to support parents, carers, and educators of neurodiverse children. Here you’ll find lived experiences, practical advice, and resources on SEN support in the UK, reflections on neurodiversity in education, and questions like how to support an autistic child at school.
You can also explore my book, Neurodiversity in Education a neurodiversity book for parents and educators, where I share my personal journey, echoing the experiences of many families raising and teaching neurodiverse children.
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Autism: Why are Routines Important
Routines help autistic people feel safe, regulated, and able to function in a world that often feels unpredictable and overwhelming. Not to be rigid but to function.
Mable Green
10 hours ago3 min read


Children's Mental Health Week
We know that our sense of belonging as individuals, in our friendships, in school, and in communities plays a vital role in our mental health and wellbeing.
Mable Green
5 days ago1 min read


How our Mental Health System works
Good mental health is essential for individuals and a functioning society. Mental illnesses can influence all aspects of a person's life and relationships.
Mable Green
6 days ago3 min read


Is Scripted Education Excluding Diversity and Special Educational Needs
Is scripted Education restricting the number of children who get access to the curriculum?
Mable Green
Feb 42 min read


What is Stimming
Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behaviour, which is characterised by repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that help a person regulate their body and emotions.
Mable Green
Feb 12 min read


Social Media: We will Destroy Childhood with the Internet
Protecting our children from the effects of the Social Media should, in part, be the responsibility of those who created it.
Mable Green
Jan 273 min read


Autistic Challenges with Social Cues and Managing Social Situations
Autistic challenges with social cues. Autistic individuals with autism often experience intense stress while decoding social cues and reading facial expressions.
Mable Green
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Supporting a Child With Sensory Overload During the Christmas Holidays
Support your child with sensory overload this Christmas with practical tips for calmer routines, reduced overwhelm, and a more enjoyable festive season.
Mable Green
Dec 6, 20253 min read


Inclusive Education: Insights from Finland, Canada, and New Zealand
When I began to see the cracks in our own education system, I naturally started to wonder—what are other countries doing differently?
Mable Green
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Excluded in Primary School for those with Special Educational Needs
Why are children in the UK's Primary Schools being excluded? What is driving the recent rise? Some organisations and experts call for a rethink of exclusion practices
Mable Green
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Do you know how easily a child can be Radicalised
Do you know how easily a child can be radicalised? Being radicalised is the process by which individuals adopt extreme beliefs or ideologies to achieve goals.
Mable Green
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Finding Local Support for Carers: The Powerful Impact of Talking
Finding Local Support for carers with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The powerful impact of talking to others who understand, sharing stories and advice.
Mable Green
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Autistic Employment: Challenges, Opportunities and Rights in the UK
Employment discrimination against individuals with autism in the UK is a significant issue. Only twenty per cent of Autistic people get work compared to fifty per cent of disabled people as a whole.
Mable Green
Nov 21, 20253 min read


How Therapy Animals Improve the Lives of Neurodiverse People: Emotional, Social, and Therapeutic Benefits
Discover the benefits of pets for mental health. Pets support neurodiverse individuals by reducing anxiety, improving communication, and enhancing emotional well-being.
Mable Green
Nov 16, 20253 min read


USA IEP: How to Make a Request for IEP Assessment.
The USA IEPs for special education needs services are governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is equivalent to the UK's EHCNA.
Mable Green
Nov 16, 20253 min read
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