Let's talk neurodiversity

What happens, what matters, and what to do while you wait At Insight we support both young people and adults through autism and ADHD assessment . This particular article focuses on children and young people under 18 , as this is often when families are first navigating questions about neurodivergence, school support and diagnosis. If you’re an adult considering your own assessment journey, we’re here for that too – and we’ll be sharing more specifically about adult autism and

January is often framed as a fresh start. A chance to reset, refocus, and begin again with renewed energy. But for many people, January doesn’t feel fresh at all. Instead, it can feel heavy. After the intensity of December: the change in routines, the social demands, the sensory load - people often arrive at the new year already depleted. Starting again doesn’t feel motivating; it feels daunting. And the idea of “new beginnings” can carry pressure rather than possibility. For

For many families, the holiday season is painted as a time of joy, sparkle, and togetherness. But real life is rarely that simple. December brings noise, lights, visitors, excitement, and expectations. For some families, that mix can tip from joyful to exhausting. Sometimes it’s a child who feels overwhelmed, sometimes it’s the parent, often it’s both. While we’re using Christmas as an example here, the same patterns appear around other festive or family celebrations. Any tim

If you’ve ever watched your child struggle to start their homework, lose track of what they were meant to be doing, or melt down when plans suddenly change, you’re not alone.