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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.


Navigating Neurodiversity in Inclusive Education in UK
Inclusive education means creating a learning environment where every child, regardless of ability or difference, can thrive. It’s about belonging and participation.
Joanne Baldwin
16 hours ago4 min read


Traditional vs Progressive Education
Traditional vs Progressive education is a topic of conversation, especially regarding Neurodiversity and the different ways we learn. Progressive education is an approach to teaching that puts the learner at the centre of education.
Joanne Baldwin
Aug 244 min read


International Best Practices: What England could learn about SEND
SEND lessons for England. There are many strengths in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system; however, many countries achieve better outcomes. England could adopt several successful practices.
Joanne Baldwin
Jul 213 min read


SEN: Is Extra Time in Exams a Fair Test
Extra time is given to ensure that the exam measures the student's understanding of the subject rather than the effects of sensory challenges.
Joanne Baldwin
Jun 243 min read


Emotions: Zones of Regulation vs Co-regulation
When children experience big emotions, they don’t automatically know how to manage them. Emotional regulation develops over time, in stages, with support.
Joanne Baldwin
May 112 min read


SEN: Treatment for OCD in Children
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to relieve distress.
Joanne Baldwin
Apr 202 min read


SEN: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can be intense, exhausting, and interfere with daily life. It’s not just about being tidy.
Joanne Baldwin
Apr 132 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.
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 103 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?
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 42 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?
Joanne Baldwin
Dec 1, 20253 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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
Nov 16, 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.
Joanne Baldwin
Nov 10, 20253 min read


ACT Early: How to identify and support for Radicalisation
ACT Early works to prevent radicalisation by supporting young people and families. Spot the signs. Stay safe online and get confidential help today.
Joanne Baldwin
Oct 22, 20252 min read


How Emotional, Psychological, and Social are important for Good Mental Health
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with life's stresses, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community.
Joanne Baldwin
Oct 15, 20252 min read


How to be seen: The Social or Medical Model of Disability
Society sets out the rules of how we should be and act, which is taken as the norm. The Medical or Social model of disability defines our contribution to society
Joanne Baldwin
Aug 17, 20254 min read


Keeping every Child safe with Safeguarding and Child Protection
Safeguarding is the action taken to promote children's welfare and protect them from harm. Child protection identifies those suffering or likely to be harmed.
Joanne Baldwin
Aug 17, 20253 min read
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