17/05/2026
If your child seems perfectly fine at school but completely unravels the second they get home, you're not imagining it. And it's not just "being tired."
For many neurodivergent kids, the school day is an extended performance. They're working overtime to follow social rules that don't come naturally, suppress stims, regulate their emotions, and read situations that feel confusing. By the time they're in the car or through the front door, they've got nothing left.
This is called masking, and it's exhausting.
The tricky part? Because these kids look like they're coping at school, the adults around them often don't see the full picture. It can mean they miss out on the support they actually need.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and there are ways to help. A good starting point is understanding what's happening underneath the surface, and that's something we can work through together.
