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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.


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
4 days ago3 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 306 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 233 min read


Helping Children Manage Their Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Build Calm and Resilience
Learn proven ways to support your child’s anxiety, encourage calm thinking, and nurture emotional resilience for a brighter future.
Mable Green
Oct 203 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 192 min read


Victorian Education System Today
Is our Victorian educational system still fit for purpose in 2025? Should we stop the adult-led teaching of comparison and grades and start meeting the children's needs?
Mable Green
Oct 173 min read


Informative Books about Neurodiversity and Special Educational Needs
Here's a list of books about Neurodiversity and Special Educational Needs. I have found them informative and helpful. This is my choice; it may lead you to other books.
Mable Green
Oct 135 min read


Homeschooling in the UK: Personalised Learning and Socialisation Challenges
Homeschooling in the UK has become an increasingly popular educational option for various reasons. Here are the key advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling in the UK.
Mable Green
Oct 73 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 13 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 284 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 214 min read


Are Academies working for our Children?
Has the government made a good choice in creating academies, taking the schools away from the Local Authority and putting our education into a business model?
Mable Green
Aug 284 min read


What is a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is responsible for identifying and planning support for children with extra educational support in schools.
Mable Green
Aug 275 min read


Definitions of Intelligence and Nine different types
The schools only respect or value certain forms of intelligence; the rest of us fail. The school system should be based on modern innovation, not Victorian ideology
Mable Green
Aug 275 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 272 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 272 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 273 min read


What is the best Mindset to learn?
A mindset refers to a person's established way of thinking, beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives that shape how they perceive and interpret the world around them.
Mable Green
Aug 273 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 242 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 222 min read
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