Every year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week  shines a light on the incredible strengths, perspectives, and talents of neurodivergent individuals. It’s a week dedicated to recognising that brains work differently, and that those differences are valuable. But for many parents raising neurodivergent children, the week can bring mixed emotions. Yes, there is pride in your child’s uniqueness. But there may also be exhaustion, frustration, and worry about the challenges your child

What many parents don’t realise is just how much their own emotional state influences their child’s ability to calm themselves. This is where co-regulation comes in.

This blog was inspired by a powerful talk I heard at One Church, Gloucester  on Sunday 18th May 2025. Adam Mansfield spoke beautifully on...