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Raising a neurodivergent child in a school system that was never built for them is exhausting, relentless and largely invisible to everyone else. This post reflects on the hidden labour of advocacy, the pressure of attendance, and the quiet relief that comes when school finally ends.

The school system was built for compliance, not for neurodivergent minds. Lesley Taylor looks at the history of compulsory schooling and why children with SEN deserve understanding and flexibility, not shame.

Yes, autism and ADHD can co-exist, creating a complex internal tug-of-war between routine and stimulation. Find out why this combination is so often missed, and why thorough assessment matters.