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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.
Send: Managing Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is basically your nervous system going into overprotective mode in social situations. You’re not broken—your brain is just being a little too loud.
Joanne Baldwin
Mar 22 min read
SEND: Occupational Therapist and Neurodiversity
An Occupational therapy Assessment is essential to support Autism. Along with the diagnosis pathway, an Occupational Therapist (OT) can empower an autistic child
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 272 min read
What Is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette’s Syndrome (also called Tourette syndrome) is a neurological condition that causes people to have tics that they don’t do on purpose.
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 253 min read
SEND: Save our Children's Rights in UK
Save Our Children's Rights (SOCR) is a UK-based campaign coalition launched in 2025 that defends the legal rights of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 232 min read
When a child struggles with speech and language
When a child struggles with speech and/or language, it can affect learning, friendships, behaviour and confidence. Early support is key to their success in education and life.
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 192 min read
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.
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 163 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.
Joanne Baldwin
Feb 111 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
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
Dec 6, 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
Joanne Baldwin
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.
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
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
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
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
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.
Joanne Baldwin
Nov 13, 20253 min read
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