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💚 The child who only struggles at home 🩵One of the things parents can find hardest to explain is:“They seem fine at scho...
16/10/2026

💚 The child who only struggles at home 🩵

One of the things parents can find hardest to explain is:

“They seem fine at school.”

But children can use enormous amounts of energy to manage expectations, regulate themselves and fit in during the school day.

Home may be the place where they finally feel safe enough to release everything they've been holding in.

So when school and home look completely different, don't automatically assume one account must be wrong.

The difference itself can be important information.

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💚 Emotional regulation 🩵Many adults with ADHD describe emotions as arriving quickly and intensely.Excitement can be enor...
14/10/2026

💚 Emotional regulation 🩵

Many adults with ADHD describe emotions as arriving quickly and intensely.

Excitement can be enormous.

Frustration can be overwhelming.

Disappointment can feel crushing.

Anger can escalate quickly.

And once the emotion arrives, getting back to baseline can take time.

This doesn't mean adults with ADHD are “too emotional”.

It means emotional regulation can be an area where additional understanding and strategies are helpful.

🩵 Inclusion isn't treating everyone the same 💚Sometimes inclusion is misunderstood as:“Everyone gets exactly the same.”B...
12/10/2026

🩵 Inclusion isn't treating everyone the same 💚

Sometimes inclusion is misunderstood as:

“Everyone gets exactly the same.”

But children don't all start from the same place or experience the same barriers.

A child with ADHD may need something different from their peers to access the same lesson, activity or opportunity.

That's not lowering expectations.

It's removing barriers to participation.

True inclusion isn't about making every child fit the same system.

It's about making the system accessible to different children.

💙 The hidden cost of masking 🩵Some adults with ADHD become incredibly good at compensating.Lists everywhere.Multiple ala...
10/10/2026

💙 The hidden cost of masking 🩵

Some adults with ADHD become incredibly good at compensating.

Lists everywhere.

Multiple alarms.

Over-preparing.

Never wanting to be late.

Checking everything repeatedly.

Working longer than everyone else to achieve the same result.

From the outside, it can look like you're coping brilliantly.

Inside, it can feel exhausting.

Success doesn't always mean something is easy.

Sometimes we need to look at the amount of effort it takes to maintain the outcome.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: "ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis" says reportA BBC News article today raises important qu...
09/10/2026

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT:

"ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis" says report

A BBC News article today raises important questions about the diagnosis of ADHD and autism. It is a topic that deserves careful, balanced discussion, particularly for the many people and families who are still waiting for answers and support.

At ADHD Lincs, we believe it is important to distinguish between raising questions about diagnostic practices and assuming that ADHD or autism is being over-diagnosed. These are neuro-developmental conditions, and understanding how they affect individuals can be complex. A diagnosis should be based on a thorough assessment of a person's experiences, difficulties and their impact on everyday life.

We also need to remember the many people who remain undiagnosed, whose difficulties may be misunderstood or dismissed, and who struggle to access appropriate support.

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT
What are your thoughts on this report?
How do we ensure that assessments are accurate, while making sure that people who need help are not overlooked?

Please keep comments respectful and constructive. We know this subject can be very personal for many in our community.

🩵 ADHD burnout 💙Constantly compensating can be exhausting.Remembering what you've forgotten.Trying to arrive on time.For...
07/10/2026

🩵 ADHD burnout 💙

Constantly compensating can be exhausting.

Remembering what you've forgotten.

Trying to arrive on time.

Forcing yourself to start.

Managing distractions.

Keeping your emotions in check.

Trying to appear organised when your brain feels anything but organised.

Eventually, the strategies that helped you keep everything together can stop working.

ADHD burnout is not a character flaw.

Sometimes your brain isn't asking you to try harder.

It's asking you to stop and recover.

💚 What should you ask at a SEND meeting? 🩵SEND meetings can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're worried about yo...
05/10/2026

💚 What should you ask at a SEND meeting? 🩵

SEND meetings can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're worried about your child.

It can help to go in with a few simple questions.

🔹 What are my child's current areas of difficulty?
🔹 What support is currently being provided?
🔹 How often is it being provided?
🔹 How do we know whether it is working?
🔹 What will happen if it isn't working?

You don't need to know all the SEND terminology.

You are allowed to ask questions.

LET'S TALK ABOUT ITThe Department for Education published new SEND and inclusion training materials for schools and post...
02/10/2026

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT

The Department for Education published new SEND and inclusion training materials for schools and post-16 settings on 24 September. The materials are designed to help teachers and teaching assistants understand SEND reforms and inclusive practice.

We absolutely need education staff to have a good understanding of SEND.
But here's the question we'd like to ask:
Is training enough?

What happens when a teacher understands why a child is struggling, but has:
30 other pupils to support?
A demanding curriculum?
Limited specialist support?
Limited resources?
Or simply not enough time to put every reasonable adjustment into practice?

The DfE's reforms include significant investment in SEND training, so this is an important opportunity to think about what happens next.

What would make the biggest difference in your experience?

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