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When a child says “I don’t want to hug them.”
Do you say
“Don’t be rude. Give them a kiss.”
Or do you listen?
This might seem like a small thing.
But for neurodivergent children especially, personal space and physical boundaries matter a lot.
Their nervous systems often experience the world more intensely.
Touch.
Noise.
Expectations.
Proximity.
Everything can feel amplified.
Yet as adults we sometimes override those signals without even thinking about it.
We tell children to ignore their instincts.
We tell them to comply.
And then we wonder why so many adults struggle with boundaries later in life.
I shared a video today talking about why personal space and consent matter so much for neurodivergent kids.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
And if you're a mum navigating neurodiversity, I’ve created a space called Mums Embracing Neurodiversity where we talk about these things openly.
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When a child says “I don’t want to hug them.”
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