Category A Neurodivergent life
Every member of our Family are Neuro divergent (ND), This means we have brains that work different to the regular Neuro typical brain. Here is a glimpse into that life.
ND Brains aren’t really designed for the modern world, therefore the life that most people live today with ease is much harder for our brains to cope with. Here you will find posts where our difficulties or solutions to difficult situations.
There are also sub categories of our specific ND Conditions where I will add post which address life with these conditions.
Emily couldn’t wait to open her first Eureka crate and get stuck in making her desk lamp. It was more of a challenge than our previous Kiwi crates but Emily did it all by herself and I was so proud… Continue Reading →
Today Emily and I upcycled my old office chair. Originally fake leather, the poor chair had seen better days. It was so sorry looking it lived covered in a throw. Today in the typical ADHD fashion at 3pm in the… Continue Reading →
We are having a lazy day and went for a hands on education with Emily’s 2 kiwi crates. Today we are exploring Brazil and building a crane. Hands on Education with the Brazil Atlas crate. In Emily’s Atlas crate Emily… Continue Reading →
Today Duncan left for work as any other however what met him at lunchtime was complete Chaos at home. It is days like this I realise how lucky I am to be married to someone so laid back and trusting…. Continue Reading →
To help our Emily with sensory overload bolting we have come up with the Hide and come seek me game. She often runs off if overwhelmed. Keeping a sensory avoider safe when their first response to an adverse Sensory overload… Continue Reading →
This year things have happened at work which has led to the Ultimate Autistic burnout. An autistic Burnout like this takes months to recover from. But I will get there however, it is leading to us revaluating how best to… Continue Reading →
Homemade Soap making has never been so super easy as it is with melt and pour soap base. This activity is a big sensory pleaser for us too. If you decide to give this craft a go then please share… Continue Reading →
My Top Tips On How to Live Successfully With Your Mental Health Problems To keep in with the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Mental health in an unequal… Continue Reading →
Our 30 days wild challenge has started! June is one of our Favourite times of the year, it’s the time the wild awakens and the natural world starts to shine. Birdsongs, Bright green grass, bugs galore there is so much… Continue Reading →
So we are Returning to life, getting well back into life outside the house. Who would have thought I wouldn’t miss the outside world? Returning to life after lockdown. Return to face to face music lessons. Welcoming Back Lysa, Emily’s… Continue Reading →