17/04/2026
When your child with adhd or asd isn’t getting the support they really need, they become invisible and fall under the radar, undiagnosed.
Now your child begins to internalise, and turn anxieties and worries on to themselves. This is when pressure builds and builds, they mask and try to keep it all hidden until it boils over.
I completely understand the frustrations you can have with school not giving the support you need, but I think it’s also key to remember that there are good schools out there.
Open the conversation up, and help them to know what works best for your child, to help them cope with all the challenging times, they internalise.
Here are a few ideas:
- A time out card when it all becomes too much
- Giving them opportunities to connect with other girls like themselves
- Quiet activities, like reading, crochet..
And a really important one, a sensory place they can go to reduce that overstimulation.
When you create these little pockets of safety through the day and allow time to decompress, the valve is released reducing the pressure.
And when you release the pressure at school, it helps build a happy home environment. No over pressure on them at school, means the are calmer with less chance to boil over at home.
Save this as your reminder, and opportunity to mention to the school if they can introduce these things for your child. Small steps, ca achieve wonders.
Follow along for more support and guidance to help your neurodivergent daughter find their confidence, and learn ways to build and grow at home and school.
