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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
6 days ago8 min read
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What We Learned at the Autism & ADHD Show Liverpool 2026: Practical Neurodiversity Support for Home and School.
Jerri Prior shares practical learning from the Autism & ADHD Show Liverpool 2026, exploring autism, ADHD, social anxiety, SEND, PDA, communication, sensory environments and making education more accessible for neurodivergent children.

Prior Mindset
Sep 148 min read
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Alexithymia: Why Some Children and Adults Struggle to Put Feelings Into Words
Why do some children and adults struggle to explain how they feel? Explore alexithymia, its links with autism and emotional awareness, and practical ways psychological support may help.

Prior Mindset
Sep 97 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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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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Why Hot Weather Can Be Harder for Neurodiverse Children and Adults: Understanding Heat, Interoception and Emotional Regulation.
Hot weather can be particularly challenging for autistic and ADHD children and adults. Discover why interoception, sensory processing and emotional regulation matter, with practical evidence-based strategies for families, schools and professionals.

Prior Mindset
Jun 255 min read
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