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01/09/2026

Growing up can come with a lot of pressure, from friendships and school to social media and everything in between.

Our private CAMHS service at Makewell offers early, neuro-affirming support for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing difficulties.

Find out more: https://wemakewell.co.uk/service/private-camhs-child-and-adolescent-mental-service-8-25-years/

31/08/2026

Here's a snippet from Episode 2 of The Makewell Pod 💛

When it comes to your child’s journey, families should have choice, and that includes being supported to find the right pathway for them, whether that’s with Makewell or elsewhere.

In this clip from Episode 2, we talk about why our focus is always on the patient and supporting families to make the right choice for them.

Find out more about our ADHD and Autism assessments on our website, wemakewell.co.uk

Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Youtube now 🎧- The Makewell Pod, EP2

31/08/2026

Would you know what to do in a child's emergency?

Gain the confidence and practical skills to respond calmly when it matters most. Join our Ofsted-compliant Paediatric First Aid Course and learn life-saving skills from experienced trainers.

Sunday 13 September 2026
London Brentford

Book your place today, spaces are limited: https://ecgtraining.co.uk/product/paediatric-first-aid-12-hour-ofsted-compliant-course/

30/08/2026

When life feels a bit tough, come back to these 💛

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30/08/2026

This bank holiday weekend is your reminder that slowing down matters.

Creative activities aren’t just something to fill time, they can calm the mind, support emotional wellbeing, and create space for expression.

For many children with SEND, art can be a powerful way to communicate feelings that are hard to put into words. And sometimes, the most meaningful moments come from simply sitting side by side, creating together.

No pressure. No perfection. Just connection.

Find out more about our ADHD and Autism assessments at Makewell here: https://wemakewell.co.uk/services/mental-health-services/

29/08/2026

Episode 2 is out now! 🎙️ The Child’s Journey: More Than Just a Label

In Episode 2 of The Makewell Pod, we explore the child’s journey, from those first questions and concerns, through assessment and understanding, to finding the right support.

This is just one of the many conversations we have in Episode 2, there’s so much more to discover.

🎧 Go watch or listen now on Spotify or YouTube - The Makewell Pod!
https://open.spotify.com/show/0345VN8SOrHqK1ad8ypre0?si=92b13505363b41ca
https://youtu.be/IM8CRpPgxJw?si=jSAS7SWoBKnF4Muk

29/08/2026

Common Relationship Challenges in Neurodiverse Relationships (and How to Navigate Them)

Neurodiverse relationships – where one or more partners are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic or otherwise neurodivergent – are increasingly recognised as meaningful, rich, and deeply loving. However, they can also involve unique communication and interaction challenges, especially in a world designed around neurotypical norms.

This article explores common issues in neurodiverse relationships, why they occur, and practical, evidence‑based strategies for improving communication, emotional connection, and mutual understanding.



What Is a Neurodiverse Relationship?
The term neurodiversity describes natural differences in the way human brains think, process, and experience the world. It includes autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome and related profiles. Around 15–20% of the population is estimated to be neurodivergent.

A neurodiverse relationship may involve:

Two neurodivergent partners (e.g. both autistic and/or ADHD)
A mixed‑neurotype couple (one neurodivergent, one neurotypical)
Challenges typically arise not from lack of effort or care, but from differences in communication styles, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.



Common Relationship Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples
Communication Mismatches
One of the most frequently reported difficulties in neurodiverse relationships is miscommunication. Neurodivergent partners often communicate directly and literally, while neurotypical partners may rely more on implied meaning, tone, or non‑verbal cues.

This can lead to:

Feeling criticised or dismissed
“Mind‑reading” assumptions
Repeated circular arguments

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Neurodiverse relationships - where one or more partners are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic or otherwise neurodivergent - are increasingly recognised as meaningful, rich, and deeply loving. However, they can also involve unique communication and interaction challenges, especially in a world designed around...

28/08/2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of The Makewell Pod is now LIVE! - "The Child’s Journey: More Than Just a Label"

Watch now on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/IM8CRpPgxJw

Or on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0345VN8SOrHqK1ad8ypre0?si=92b13505363b41ca&nd=1&dlsi=8a14fd757d9949e2

Tell us what you'd like our next episode to discuss - email [email protected] , call 01908 731 293 or comment below! 💛

What happens when you start to wonder whether there’s more going on...

28/08/2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of The Makewell Pod goes live tonight at 7pm!

"The Child’s Journey: More Than Just a Label"

Here’s a preview of just one of the many conversations we have about the child’s journey in Episode 2.

From those first moments of wondering “is there more going on?” to assessment, understanding, acceptance and finding the right support, we explore why the journey is about so much more than a label.

🎧 Listen from 7pm tonight on Spotify or YouTube - The Makewell Pod.
Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0345VN8SOrHqK1ad8ypre0?si=92b13505363b41ca

28/08/2026

10 Top Tips for Getting Your ADHD or Autistic Child Ready to Go Back to School After the 6-Week Summer Holiday

For many families, the six-week summer holiday is a welcome break from the rigid structure of the school term. But for ADHD and autistic children, that same break can make the return to school one of the hardest transitions of the year. Six weeks of flexible routines and freedom from social expectations come to an abrupt halt, and for a neurodivergent child, that shift can trigger real anxiety and dysregulation.

The good news is that with the right preparation, this transition can be made significantly smoother. Here are our ten top tips.

1. Reintroduce Routine Gradually
Don’t wait until the night before term starts to shift bedtimes and wake times back to school hours. Start adjusting sleep and morning routines a week or two in advance, in small 15–20 minute increments, so the change doesn’t hit your child’s body clock all at once. Sudden shifts in sleep schedule are particularly hard on ADHD brains, which often already run on a delayed circadian rhythm.

2. Visit the School or Classroom in Advance
Even a short visit to the school building, a walk around the playground, or a photo of the new classroom and teacher (especially useful if your child is moving up a year group) can reduce anxiety significantly. Familiarity, even in small doses, softens the unknown, and the unknown is often what’s driving the anxiety, not the school itself.

3. Talk Through the Day in Concrete Terms
Vague reassurance like “it’ll be fine!” rarely helps an anxious or literal-thinking child. Instead, walk through what the day will actually look like: what happens first, what lunchtime looks like, who they’ll see, and what time you’ll collect them. Visual timetables or a simple written schedule can help enormously, especially for children who find spoken information harder to retain or process under stress.

4. Prepare for Sensory Demands Early
New uniform, particularly with tags, seams, or unfamiliar fabric, can be a genuine sensory barrier before the school day has even started.

5. Practise the Goodbye, Not Just the Morning
For many children, the hardest moment of the school day isn’t the classroom, it’s the separation at drop-off. If goodbyes have historically been difficult, a short, consistent goodbye routine, the same phrase, the same small gesture, repeated every day, can help regulate that moment for both of you.

6. Reconnect With the School Before Term Starts
If your child has an EHCP or an existing support plan, don’t wait for the first day to confirm it’s in place.

To continue reading this blog, click the link below:
https://wemakewell.co.uk/10-top-tips-for-getting-your-adhd-or-autistic-child-ready-to-go-back-to-school-after-the-6-week-summer-holiday/