Neurodiversity

ADHD, hunter-gatherers, and education: why the system isn’t built for our brains

ADHD, hunter-gatherers, and education: why the system isn’t built for our brains

There’s been a popular photo being shared on Facebook about how ADHD isn’t really a disorder - it’s a different kind of wiring. A set of traits that once helped humans survive, especially in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. And for many home-educating families like ours, this idea makes a lot of sense.

It’s backed by research too. A study in Nature Genetics found that ADHD traits are...

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Supporting neurodiverse learners at home: a personalised approach to education

When I first began working with home-educating families, I was struck by how many parents described the decision as both daunting and deeply necessary. For those raising neurodiverse children, the choice often stems from a desire to prioritise wellbeing—after witnessing their child struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or a lack of understanding in school settings.

Again and again, I’ve...

Ben’s Home Education Adventure by Lorraine Blanche

Ben’s Home Education Adventure: Inspired by School Anxiety and EBSA

Home educator Lorraine Blanche writes a story inspired by Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Author Spotlight

I wanted to spotlight this author because stories like Ben’s are rarely found in children’s books — yet they reflect the lived experience of so many home-educating families. It gives children like ours a voice, and offers comfort, recognition, and reassurance to the parents who’...

Home educating as a neurodivergent adult

Home educating as a neurodivergent adult

Home educating as a neurodivergent adult comes with its own challenges, and overthinking it spirals...

I frequently worry that I’m not doing enough with my demand-avoidant youngest son. Or I have a ton of great learning ideas, but can't focus on one to actually do.

My mind jumps between random, hyper-focused rabbit holes—yesterday’s included mantis shrimps, growing lavender, and...

"Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Home Education for Autistic Children"

The Rise in Home Education for Autistic Children

Did you know that autistic pupils are facing barriers to their fundamental right to education? A leading charity has sounded the alarm, revealing a shocking 166% increase in the number of autistic children persistently absent from school over the past four years.

Let’s delve into the numbers. In England alone, over a quarter of autistic children – that's roughly 51,000 out of...