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Autism Is Genetic: What Does That Actually Mean for Autistic Children, Adults and Families
Is autism genetic? Explore what current research means for autistic children, adults and families, including inheritance, genetic testing, parenting and why individualised support still matters.

Prior Mindset
Sep 178 min read
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ADHD and Sleep: Why Can't My Child Switch Off At Night?
Why can children with ADHD be exhausted all day but unable to switch off at bedtime? We explore racing thoughts, body clocks, melatonin and evidence-based strategies that may help.

Prior Mindset
Sep 26 min read
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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026: What the New Mental Health and Safeguarding Changes Mean
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 is now in force across England. Prior Mindset explains the key mental health, safeguarding and SEND updates in plain English, including what parents, schools and professionals need to know.

Prior Mindset
Sep 25 min read
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My Child Doesn't Want to Go to School: School Anxiety, SEND and Returning to Education
If your child is struggling to attend school this September, there may be more happening than simple refusal. Explore school anxiety, SEND, autism, ADHD and practical ways parents and professionals can support a successful return to education.

Prior Mindset
Aug 306 min read
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Practice Makes Progress: ADHD, Perfectionism and Emotional Regulation in Children.
A young person's simple home task captures something powerful about ADHD, perfectionism and emotional regulation: practice makes progress, and mistakes create opportunities to learn.

Prior Mindset
Aug 255 min read
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Under-16 Social Media Ban Announced: What Parents Need to Know About ADHD, Autism and Mental Health
The Government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked debate across the UK. What does it mean for children, teenagers, ADHD, autism and family life? Here's what parents need to know.

Prior Mindset
Jun 156 min read
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SEND Safety in Schools: Why Neurodivergent Children Need Better Support | Prior Mindset
Nearly two thirds of school staff are worried about keeping children with SEND safe. We explore the challenges facing autistic and ADHD pupils, the rise of school anxiety and EBSA, and how neurodiversity-affirming support can help.

Prior Mindset
Jun 64 min read
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