Together for Neurodiversity

18/06/2026

Today's 'small win' might be:
• They wore socks
• They tried a new food
• They asked for help instead of melting down
• You stayed regulated when they didn't
• You said the script you've practised at a school meeting

Tiny moves count. Stack them up — that's how mountains shift. 💛

17/06/2026

Resource spotlight: Now / Next boards. ➡️

For many autistic children, knowing what's coming reduces anxiety. A Now/Next board shows what's happening now and what comes next — simple, visual, reassuring.

Great for transitions, routines and tricky moments. Download ours free. 🔗

www.myneurodiversity.org.uk/now-next-boards-autism/

16/06/2026

Have you read 'When the World Gets Loud' with your child? 📖

It's our gentle picture-book journey through sensory overwhelm — the buzz, the buzz, the BUZZ — and the quiet moments that bring us back.

Perfect for:
🌟 The night before a busy school day
🌟 After-school decompression
🌟 Explaining 'why I needed my headphones' to a sibling

Order via https://myneurodiversity.org.uk/when-the-world-gets-loud/ 💛

15/06/2026

Slow is a strategy.

Mindful Monday: slow is not the opposite of progress — it IS progress, for many
autistic people. Especially in summer. Especially after a long school year. If
your child wants to do less, that's wisdom, not laziness. Match their pace.

14/06/2026

Don't compare your child to neurotypical milestones.
Don't compare yourself to parents whose kids aren't doing what yours are.
Don't compare today's hard day to last week's easier one.

Your child's progress is theirs. Your parenting is yours. There is no league table. 💛

13/06/2026

Resource spotlight: Social Stories. 📘

Social stories gently walk a child through a situation — a dentist visit, a new school, a change in routine — so the unfamiliar feels safer and more predictable.

They're a simple, powerful way to reduce anxiety. Find our free social stories on the site. ✨

www.myneurodiversity.org.uk/social-stories-autism/

12/06/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? We're here to help. 🤝

Our 'Here to Help' hub brings together everything in one place — our blog, free resources, support packs and learning — so you can find practical, neuro-affirming support without the overwhelm.

Wherever you are on the journey, you don't have to do it alone. 💛

www.myneurodiversity.org.uk/here-to-help/

11/06/2026

The beach is amazing — and it can also be sand, screaming, sun, smells, slippery underfoot and 'NO YOU CAN'T HAVE ANOTHER 99'.

If a full beach day is too much, try:
🌊 30 minutes early, no crowd
🪣 A paddling pool in the garden with shells & sand from a pet shop
🐚 A scavenger hunt at a quieter cove

Smaller is not 'less'. It's right-sized. 💛

10/06/2026

Myth-busting time. 💥

Myth: 'Autistic people don't feel empathy.'
Truth: many autistic people feel empathy deeply — sometimes overwhelmingly.

Misunderstandings like this cause real harm. Replacing myths with understanding helps autistic children feel seen and accepted.

We bust more common autism myths on our site. 🔗

www.myneurodiversity.org.uk/autism-myths/

09/06/2026

📘 Information that feels calm and reassuring

We know autism information can feel overwhelming.

That’s why our Understanding Autism pages are designed to feel gentle, clear, and supportive — not clinical or alarming.

Explore here:
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Learn what autism really is—beyond myths and stereotypes. Explore autistic strengths, needs, communication, sensory experiences, and support.