NeuroNurture

NeuroNurture NeuroNurture is dedicated to nurturing individuals with neurological differences through inclusive support and education.

Hey there! I’m Alana 👋 I’m a Neurodivergent Speech Therapist, Educator, Speaker, and strong advocate for neurodivergent ...
03/02/2026

Hey there! I’m Alana 👋 I’m a Neurodivergent Speech Therapist, Educator, Speaker, and strong advocate for neurodivergent people.

I’m Autistic, an ADHDer, and I bring all of my experiences - both personal and professional - into my work. Every story I hear, every brain I meet, helps me learn and grow too.

I love connecting with my neurokin, sharing experiences, and celebrating our differences.

I also find joy in the little glimmers of life - hiking somewhere scenic, lifting weights, spending time near water, wandering on a quiet walk, or enjoying a cozy cup of tea while getting lost in my favourite shows. Those moments keep me grounded and inspired.

I support all brains to thrive through a Neurodiversity Affirming practice. I work with individuals, families, and support networks to help everyone feel seen, understood, and empowered.

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone express themselves, grow in confidence, and be recognised for who they are.

I speak, share, and work to create more inclusive spaces every day.

If you’d like to learn more, or just want to have a conversation about neurodiversity, send me a DM or email me at alana@neuronurture.co.

07/01/2026

My psychiatrist adjusted my dose for my menstrual phase 💊

PMDD and hormones mess with how effective meds are, so we’re trying a different approach during that week!

Also I’m pretty sure I overshot my dose today, the jitters are real 😵‍💫

This is the reality of my ADHD med journey, it’s trial and error figuring out what works for my body, my cycle and my brain.

Catch up on Episodes 1-6 in my highlights👆

How does your menstrual phase affect your ADHD?

Teachers, school’s starting soon and the first few weeks are always wobbly 🫠New routines, big emotions, dysregulation, s...
04/01/2026

Teachers, school’s starting soon and the first few weeks are always wobbly 🫠

New routines, big emotions, dysregulation, students finding their feet!

🌟 I’m running a FREE 30-minute webinar on supporting students back into routine.

This webinar gives you simple strategies to help students settle faster, feel safer, and access learning sooner - without exhausting yourself.

You’ll learn how to:
✨Lower demands early so students don’t hit overwhelm
✨Build predictability without overloading them
✨Support regulation in simple, doable ways
✨Use behaviour as communication, not misbehaviour
✨Create a calmer start that shapes the whole term

When students feel safe and regulated, they settle quicker, engage more, and access tasks with less resistance 🙌

When: 16th January, 10:30am AEDT
Cost: FREE
Comment TEACHER for the link 👇

02/01/2026

I left a specialist school after 6 weeks!

A school for disabled kids, and it was one of the most overwhelming places I’ve worked 🤯

Too much sensory input, rigid systems and power dynamics that didn’t account for neurodivergence.

If I was overwhelmed, what were the students experiencing?

I left, built Neuronurture, and now I’m helping teachers to support their neurodivergent students 🙌

🌟 Teachers! I’m running a free training this month!
Comment TEACHER for the details 👇

Just found out who your child’s teacher is for 2026? Here’s what to actually tell them 👍Don’t just forward the school re...
01/01/2026

Just found out who your child’s teacher is for 2026?
Here’s what to actually tell them 👍

Don’t just forward the school report, that’s deficit-focused and doesn’t help the teacher understand who your child is.

Tell them 👇
🌟Their strengths
🌟Communication style
🌟Sensory preferences
🌟Meltdown triggers
🌟What to do during a meltdown
🌟What not to do during a meltdown

Be specific with what you tell the teacher and try to avoid vague descriptions.

Parents 👉 Save this and send it to your child’s teacher before term 1 starts

Teachers 👉 Ask parents these questions, you’ll learn more in 5 minutes than any report will tell you.

29/12/2025

Do you implement a quiet corner or space for the kids you support? 🤔

We naturally put these spaces in corners, out of the way , because that’s what we assume the child will want.

But it can actually reinforce segregation from their peers 😩

It increases fear of missing out as that drive to be connected as a human can be much stronger than their regulation needs.

Teachers! Where is your quiet space❓

Can you rearrange it to be more central so that they’re still connecting with peers around them. Whether that’s a little table in the centre of the room or sheer curtains for privacy while maintaining that sense of connection.

P.S. I’m launching a free teacher webinar in January on classroom strategies just like this…

Comment INTERESTED if you’re keen for more info on this 👇

26/12/2025

I’m back on Vyvanse(ADHD med) after 2 years off 💊👍

This is Day 8 of me trying it again and I’m documenting the whole process, showing the reality of what it’s actually like.

👉 Catch up on days 1-7 in my highlights if you want to follow along the real experience from an AuDHD speech therapist navigating this.

If you’re on meds or considering them, what’s your experience? Let me know in the comments 👇

Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and reflection, not medical advice. Everyone’s journey with ADHD medication is different, hopefully sharing this connects with others navigating the same

26/12/2025

Day 5 - 7 of trying long acting ADHD medicine again.

Trying to navigate dosage while working, but also learning how to use it with my hormone cycle. As someone who also has PMDD, I am super sensitive to any fluctuations in hormones! This annoying means the medicine doesn’t work as well, so I need to work with my psychiatrist for the best way to make modifications and additions.

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Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and reflection, not medical advice. Everyone’s journey with ADHD and medication is different, hopefully sharing this connects with others navigating the same.

       

26/12/2025

Day 3 & 4 of trying long acting ADHD medicine again.

The past couple of days have been a mix of feelings.

A bit of anxiety popped up at work, heart rate felt a little higher than usual, and I’ve been moving between small tasks so it’s hard to tell what’s from the medication and what’s just the day.

Today I’m on a slightly higher dose at 30 mg.

Yesterday felt manageable, so I’m curious to see how today goes.

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Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and reflection, not medical advice. Everyone’s journey with ADHD and medication is different, hopefully sharing this connects with others navigating the same.

26/12/2025

Day 2 of trying long acting ADHD medicine again.

I started a little later today after going for a run so I took my long acting ADHD medicine with lunch. By mid-afternoon I could tell I wasn’t as zoned out as yesterday which felt like a good sign.

It’s interesting having ADHD and taking medication while also trying to pay attention to how it actually feels without hyperfixating on it.

Today I also noticed I was able to focus and actually complete the tasks I started.

Grocery shopping, cleaning the car, tidying the bathroom... I didn’t get sidetracked and I could see progress in real time.

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Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and reflection, not medical advice. Everyone’s journey with ADHD and medication is different, hopefully sharing this connects with others navigating the same.

Feeling so inspired after the 💛✨From sensory-friendly spaces to incredible speakers, this experience reminded me of the...
27/10/2025

Feeling so inspired after the 💛✨
From sensory-friendly spaces to incredible speakers, this experience reminded me of the power of connection, community, and inclusion.
Swipe to see my key takeaways and highlights from this amazing space 🌿

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