FunctionAbility

25/05/2026

If you know, you know 😅

OTs spend their days spotting the everyday challenges that can have a huge impact on a child’s comfort, independence and regulation, even when they seem small to everyone else.

Which one would your child find the most horrifying?

21/05/2026

Looking for an Autism or ADHD assessment without the long wait?

FunctionAbility now has immediate assessment appointments available for Autism and ADHD diagnoses. If you’ve been stuck on a waiting list or are ready to take the next step, our team is here to support you through the process with understanding and expert guidance.

Get in touch today to book your assessment or learn more.

18/05/2026

For many autistic people, routines are far more than “just habits”; they create predictability, reduce anxiety, and help the world feel safer and easier to navigate.

Supporting routines isn’t about rigidity; it’s about understanding that structure can be a powerful tool for wellbeing.

14/05/2026

This is what true support looks like.

Not forcing people to fit into a world that wasn’t designed for them, but taking the time to listen, learn, and adapt the world around them instead.

Because autistic individuals don’t need fixing. They need understanding, acceptance, and the right support to thrive as they are.

At FunctionAbility, that’s at the heart of everything we do.

09/05/2026

This absolutely amazing place is looking for an additional member of staff. This place truely has been life changing for one of our directors children. It’s an amazing place! Please reach out or pass on to people who may be interested.

Come join the team

08/05/2026

Therapy dog by day… duck nanny by evening 🐶🦆💛

As part of her human brother’s EOTAS programme, Ellie and her mum have been helping to care for these gorgeous baby ducks, and Ellie has taken her role very seriously! Gentle, calm, and incredibly patient, she lay quietly watching over them while they explored around her 🥹

For a dog with a few recent “indiscretions,” she certainly has a very soft and nurturing side. The experience has been such a lovely way to support nurturing, responsibility, connection with animals, and calm regulation time ❤️

We’re not quite sure whether Ellie thinks they’re babies to protect or very strange puppies… but either way, she’s doing a wonderful job 💫

07/05/2026

Getting diagnosed with ADHD or Autism can feel like someone’s finally handed you the missing piece of your story…

All those years of feeling different, overwhelmed, or misunderstood, they start to make sense in a whole new way.

It’s not about labelling yourself. It’s about understanding how your brain works, why certain things feel harder, and why others come so naturally to you.

And from there? You can start building routines, environments, and support that actually work for you.

Because when you understand yourself, everything changes.

04/05/2026

The struggles, the overwhelm, the “why am I like this?” moments, suddenly they’re not personal failings. They’re patterns. They’re answers. They’re understanding.

And with that understanding comes something powerful: self-compassion.

At FunctionAbility, we see it all the time, that moment where confusion turns into clarity, and people can finally start working with their brain, not against it.

Because the goal isn’t to change who you are. It’s to understand yourself better and build a life that actually fits.

30/04/2026

A full day of conversations that sound like complete nonsense…
…that actually means everything.

Because behind every “gibberish” sentence is a child learning to express themselves, build confidence, and be understood!

It might look chaotic (and let’s be honest… sometimes it is 😅), but those little moments when a child finds their voice...That’s why we love what we do.