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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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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
UK EHCP: How to Make a Request for Needs Assessment.
Here's how to apply for the UK's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You can act on your behalf (such as a parent, carer, or teacher) and request an assessment
Mable Green
Nov 16, 20252 min read
Why Inclusion for Special Educational Needs Isn’t Working
Inclusion is the concept that children with special educational needs (SEN) can thrive in a mainstream school setting. The UK offers an inclusive philosophy but not a structural framework.
Mable Green
Nov 15, 20254 min read
Why is Poor Behaviour a big issue for schools
Why is poor behaviour a big issue for schools? We must ask why this is happening because understanding the root causes is the first step towards positive change.
Mable Green
Nov 13, 20253 min read
The Hidden Harm: How Left and Right Racism Divide Us and Damage Young Minds
Explore how left- and right-wing racism deepen divisions, harm young people’s mental health, and block unity in the fight against discrimination.
Mable Green
Nov 10, 20253 min read
Mental Health: How Childhood Trauma Has a Big Effect
Explore how childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape mental health, relationships, and future wellbeing. How can education systems do more to support?
Mable Green
Nov 7, 20253 min read
The Other Side of Special Needs: The Sibling Experience
Challenges of being a sibling to a Special Needs Child. Family dynamics play a significant role in how we experience growing up. A disabled child's presence will offer different experiences and insights than his peers. The impacts can affect the social and emotional development of the typically developing sibling. (TDS)
Mable Green
Nov 3, 20253 min read
Understanding Social Stories: A Complete Guide to Teaching Social Skills and Positive Behaviours
"Learn what Social Stories are and how they help children—especially those with autism—understand social situations, manage behaviour, and build confidence.
Mable Green
Oct 30, 20256 min read
Beyond the Classroom: Valuing Parent's Lived Experience in Education
When schools value qualifications over lived experience, they miss what parents know best — their children. This post explores why education must respect parental insight and real-life understanding.
Mable Green
Oct 25, 20253 min read
How Easily Can a Child be Radicalised: Understanding the hidden risks
"Learn how easily children can be radicalised through online content, peer pressure, and social isolation. Discover the warning signs, risk factors, and how to protect young people from
Mable Green
Oct 23, 20253 min read
A Neurodiverse journey in Education
This is a neurodiverse journey in education. I started writing while I was a teaching assistant in a school, but even before this time, I witnessed children falling through the attainment gap.
Mable Green
Oct 19, 20252 min read
Why is it important to look after our Neurodiverse children?
Why is it important to look after our Neurodiverse children? Could you show me a class of children who are all the same? The same abilities, interests, backgrounds, and learning styles?
Mable Green
Oct 2, 20253 min read
How to support Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder (SPCD)
What's the difference between a child who masks their autistic behaviour and a child with Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder(SPCD)?
Mable Green
Sep 29, 20254 min read
Pathological Demand Avoidance(PDA) How to manage daily living
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). How to manage daily living with a child experiencing high levels of anxiety and demand avoidance. PDA is associated with Autisum.
Mable Green
Sep 22, 20254 min read
The lost Autistic people who Mask to Socially Survive
Masking refers to the behaviour of individuals with autism that consciously or unconsciously copy social behaviours to be socially included.
Mable Green
Sep 18, 20252 min read
Dyscalculia - How to support a Specific Learning difficulty
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty affecting a person's understanding, knowledge, and ability to perform mathematical tasks and concepts.
Mable Green
Aug 28, 20252 min read
How to understand the Diagnosing Process of Dyscalculia
Diagnosing and supporting dyscalculia involves strategies and resources provided through the education system and support services.
Mable Green
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Best tech and strategies to Support Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty affecting the understanding and ability to work with numbers. Support involves employing various strategies to help
Mable Green
Aug 28, 20253 min read
The Diagnosis and Support for Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a neurological condition affecting a person's ability to write coherently and legibly. Diagnosing dysgraphia involves a comprehensive assessment.
Mable Green
Aug 25, 20252 min read
How to understand the Diagnosing Process of Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), can impact various aspects of a person's life, including motor skills and coordination.
Mable Green
Aug 23, 20252 min read
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