We’ve had a big wave of new people finding the community lately — which is amazing to see 🌿 Even with Discovery dropping! If you’ve found something helpful here, one of the best ways to support is by interacting with posts (even older ones). It helps more families who need this kind of support actually find us. Every comment, like, or share genuinely makes a difference 🤍 So go show some love on posts (old or new), it all pushes the message further than you think! Let’s get it in front of the people who need it 🌿

You know what I’ve noticed lately? When things go quiet in here… it’s usually because life is loud out there. So let’s bring this space back to life 💛 I want to hear the real stuff — not the polished version… ✨ What’s been a hard moment for you recently (with your child, your family, or just life in general)? ✨ Or something that caught you off guard in a good way? Pop your share on the main feed so we can all connect, not just in the comments here. No fixing, no judgement — just a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. To make it a bit more fun, I’ll be doing a random pick from everyone who shares and gifting 1 month inside the premium membership 🌿 (deeper support, real-life tools, and a space that holds you too) I’ll choose in a few days. If you’ve been hovering quietly, come back in. You’re part of this! @Roseline Clarence @Corinna Smith @Vee W @Aaron Auld @Cheryl Quelch @Ekue Kpodar @Mahmoud Mahmoud @Amber McKee @Brooke Vecchi @Hyejin Park @Raquel Pellicer @Jennifer Singh @Gibson Marshall @Kunmi Oduola @Ziena Walker @Sana Khan @Devin Trent @Amy Kansara @Joaquín Erazo @Tanya Miramontes @Talia Cruz @Rich Santiago @Natasha Pilla @Kylie Martin @Shelly Richards

Trait: Not a social butterfly. Not a loner. Just one person who gets the whole of them — and that's enough. What it can look like: Intense, all-in friendship with one person at a time Devastation when that friendship wobbles or ends Little interest in group friendships or wider social circles Preferring depth over breadth — one real connection over ten surface ones Struggling when their one person is busy, absent, or makes another friend This isn't social immaturity or clinginess. Maintaining multiple friendships simultaneously is an enormous cognitive and emotional load. One trusted person reduces the guesswork, the masking, and the unpredictability of social life down to something manageable — and meaningful. Gentle guidance: Honour the depth rather than pushing for more friends Prepare gently for wobbles — friendships shift, especially in school years Help them build a small handful of safe people over time, without pressure If the friendship ends, treat it like the loss it genuinely is A child with one friend isn't missing out — they're loving deeply. 🌿

A lot of neurodivergent children don’t follow a straight developmental line. You can have a child who is reading well above their age, solving maths problems quickly… ...but then struggling to join a game, hold a back-and-forth conversation, or manage the social expectations of their year group. And that gap can become really noticeable around Year 2 (US: 1st Grade, age 6–7). Not because anything has “gone wrong”… but because the environment suddenly asks for more than just knowledge. 📚 It starts asking for: – independence – organisation – flexible thinking – social awareness – sustained effort on demand For children with AuDHD and a PDA profile, that’s a very different kind of load. 😩 So what can happen? A child who can do the work… starts to avoid it. A child who understands the lesson… doesn’t engage with it. A child who seems “fine” academically… begins to fall behind in practice Not because they’ve lost ability — but because the demands have outpaced their capacity in that moment. You might notice things like: • Your 8-year-old chatting more comfortably with younger children (e.g. Year 1 / US: Kindergarten, age 5–6) • Struggling with group dynamics their own age handle more easily • Avoiding tasks they can absolutely do at home • Big reactions to everyday expectations • Needing more support with starting, stopping, or shifting tasks That doesn’t mean they’re “behind.” It means their development is spiky. 🦔 Think of it like this: Their learning ability might be working at Year 4 or above (US: 3rd Grade, age 8–9)… while their executive functioning is closer to Year 1–2 (US: Kindergarten–1st Grade)… and their nervous system is trying to keep everything balanced in between. That’s a huge load for a child to carry. So when your child gravitates towards younger children socially? That often isn’t regression. It’s regulation. 🧘‍♀️ Younger children tend to: – place fewer social demands – be more direct and less complex – allow more flexibility in play

A big welcome to our newest members 💛 @Roseline Clarence @Corinna Smith We’re really glad you’re here 🌿 This space is all about real life, real support, and not having to figure everything out on your own — so take your time settling in. If you feel up to it, we’d love to get to know you a little… ✨ What brought you here? ✨ And what kind of support are you looking for right now? No pressure at all — you can jump in whenever you’re ready.