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30/10/2026

At Neuropathways, we work directly with families through our clinics in Swansea and Glasgow, and we also support and signpost people across the UK. That means we see first-hand how much the language and systems around neurodiversity support can change depending on where you live 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The same child can be described very differently across England, Scotland and Wales, and that can be confusing enough for professionals, never mind parents trying to work out what a school means, what support is available and which questions they should be asking.

One of the most useful things to remember is that diagnosis and educational support are not the same thing.

A child does not automatically have SEND, ASN or ALN because they have ADHD or autism, and they do not necessarily need to wait for a diagnosis before their support needs can be recognised and addressed.

That distinction is going to come up a lot in our new Neurodiversity Where You Live series.

We’ll be looking at some of the differences between England, Scotland and Wales and translating the terminology along the way, because navigating support is difficult enough without having to decode three different systems too.

Part 1 starts with SEND, ASN and ALN 👆

Save this post for later, and follow the series as we break down what neurodiversity support can look like where you live.

29/10/2026

ADHD Awareness Month may be drawing to a close, but the learning, conversations and support don’t stop here.

If you’ve found some of this month’s content useful, our latest edition of NeuroTimes is a good place to keep exploring.

Inside the October edition, you’ll find practical resources, expert blogs, recommendations, hints, tips and strategies, along with reflections on connection, community and the support available to neurodivergent people and their families.

We put each edition together with our community in mind, aiming to share things that are useful, thoughtful and worth coming back to.

Read the latest edition of NeuroTimes now, and sign up so the next one lands straight in your inbox 🔗 heyzine.com/flip-book/neuro-times-oct

26/10/2026

With Halloween just around the corner (and National Pumpkin Day today!), it's a good time to think about how we can make the celebrations more enjoyable for everyone 🎃

For some neurodivergent children, the excitement of Halloween can come with sensory challenges. And sometimes, it's not just the noise, costumes or crowds. It's the anticipation of not knowing quite what to expect.

One thing that can really help is giving children a sense of control.

Before Halloween, try talking through what they'd like to do, what they're looking forward to and anything they're feeling unsure about. Agree on a way they can let you know when they need a break, and reassure them that plans can always change.

And remember, a child who decides they've had enough after ten minutes hasn't missed out or failed to join in. They've communicated what they need, and that's something to celebrate 💙

Halloween should be enjoyable for everyone. Save these tips for the weekend, and share this post with a parent, carer or anyone who could help make Halloween a little more sensory-friendly.

22/10/2026

With the clocks changing this weekend and our routines shifting again, sleep can be a little more front of mind than usual 🌙

For some people, bedtime is also when the day suddenly gets very loud.

There are fewer distractions, fewer demands and more space for thoughts that have been pushed aside during the day to show up. Over time, your brain can even begin to associate getting into bed with worrying rather than winding down.

One way to interrupt that pattern is to give worry somewhere else to happen.

If your thoughts start racing, try getting out of bed and moving somewhere quiet for a few minutes. Write things down, sit with the thought or give yourself a set “worry window”, then return to bed when you feel ready to rest.

The aim isn’t to force yourself to stop worrying. It’s to gently teach your brain that bed is a place for sleep, not the place where every problem has to be solved.

And if bedtime worries are regularly affecting sleep, daily life or wellbeing, it may be worth reaching out for some additional support 😴

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21/10/2026

'Sometimes it can feel like you're the only one not getting things right!' the words speak for themselves.

Thank you to all who attended Before the Bell last night, in what was another great session full of chat and connection. It's always a privilege for us to hear what the parents and carers we support are experiencing and to share these webinars with you all.

Keep your eyes peeled for the next webinars in our Community sessions.

21/10/2026

Understanding how your brain works can be an important step towards feeling more confident, supported and understood 💚

For neurodivergent young people, having the tools to recognise their own needs, celebrate their strengths and communicate what helps them can make a real difference, both in and out of the classroom.

That's why we're sharing Your Mind, Your Way, a FREE toolkit packed with practical activities, reflections and strategies to support self-understanding and self-advocacy.

As we mark ADHD Awareness Month and its theme of A Community of Support, we're celebrating the importance of giving young people a voice in the support they receive.

Proud to be sharing this resource alongside Croydon Drop In (CDI) and The Exchange 💚

Explore and download your free copy at 🔗 neuropathwaysclinic.co.uk

Croydon Drop In - Counselling, Advice and Health Education for Young People Exchange Wellbeing

20/10/2026

What if your brain was a race car? 🏎️🧠

Fast, full of ideas and always ready to go! But even the most powerful racing cars need brakes 💚

For young people with ADHD, understanding when their engine is running at full speed, and learning when and how to slow down, can make a real difference.

That's the idea behind My Race Car Brain, a fun, creative resource we're sharing in collaboration with Croydon Drop In (CDI).

Young people can design their own race car, discover their strengths, explore what they're still practising and create a workshop manual to help recognise when they might need support.

A brilliant way for parents, teachers and support staff to start positive conversations about ADHD, build confidence and celebrate what makes every brain unique 🏁

Download your FREE copy here 👇
🔗 neuropathwaysclinic.co.uk/resources-downloads/ Croydon Drop In - Counselling, Advice and Health Education for Young People

16/10/2026

You can be good at socialising and still find it completely exhausting.

You can enjoy spending time with people but need hours of quiet afterwards.

You can appear confident on the outside while constantly thinking about what to say, how to respond or whether you've understood someone correctly.

For some autistic people, navigating social situations involves a great deal of conscious effort. And when you've been doing it for years, that effort can start to feel normal.

Autism doesn't always look the way people expect it to.

Our free Autism Reflection Tool explores experiences around social interaction, communication, routines, sensory differences and more.

Whether you're reflecting on your own experiences or those of your child, it offers a gentle starting point for understanding.

Explore the tool here 🔗 neuropathwaysclinic.co.uk/autism-reflection-tool/

Remember, this is a reflection tool, not a diagnostic assessment.

14/10/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and a good opportunity to challenge some of the assumptions we make about behaviour, motivation and effort.

When a young person (or indeed, anyone) struggles to complete a task, it's easy to focus on what they're not doing. But what if we started asking what's making it difficult?

ADHD can affect executive functioning, the mental processes that help us plan, organise, prioritise and move from intention ➡️ action.

This means a young person might genuinely want to get something done, understand why it matters and yet still struggle to make it happen.

And when those difficulties are repeatedly misunderstood as laziness, carelessness or a lack of effort, the impact can go beyond unfinished homework. Over time, it can affect confidence, self-esteem and how young people see themselves
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Sometimes the most helpful change we can make isn't asking a young person to try harder. It's becoming curious about what support they might need.

This ADHD Awareness Month, let's focus on understanding the challenges we can't always see, recognising the effort that often goes unnoticed and helping young people feel supported rather than judged.

13/10/2026

Ever wished you could just switch your brain off for an hour? 💭

Last week, Amy and Louise from our team headed to Alleve Health in Glasgow to try float therapy for the very first time. Neither quite knew what to expect, but both came away absolutely loving the experience!

Imagine floating effortlessly in warm water, with no distractions, nowhere you need to be and nothing you need to do. Just a chance to completely switch off.

Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

Both opted for guided meditation followed by a sound bath, which helped them settle into the experience. And by the time they got out, they described feeling like they were on another planet!

For Amy, the biggest surprise was just how quiet her usually busy mind became. She felt the tension leave her body, slept more deeply than she had in years and even noticed the difference the following morning, when the usual rush to get the kids out of the door felt a little less chaotic.

Louise loved the guided meditation, which helped her let go of anxious thoughts and focus on the moment. She came away feeling relaxed, joyful and even a little euphoric, followed by a lovely night's sleep 😴

Of course, everyone's experience will be different, but for Amy and Louise, that hour of floating offered something we could probably all do with a little more of. Proper rest, without the everyday noise and distractions.

A huge thank you to the lovely team at Alleve for inviting us along and giving us the chance to try something new.

✨ Fancy giving it a go yourself?

Alleve have kindly offered our community an exclusive discount:

💧 40% off single float sessions
💧 15% off float packages

Use code ALLEVE40 when booking at alleve.co.uk/float

We've shared more about the experience, including their thoughts on sleep, stress, physical tension and whether floating really can help quiet a busy mind, over on our blog.

🔗 healthisone.co.uk/come-float-with-us/

Our sessions were kindly gifted by Alleve, but all opinions and experiences are our own.

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