About Neuro Nest

Hi, I’m Kate, mum to two neurodivergent girls aged 9 and 11.

Up until about 3 years ago, I had no idea that my daughters could be neurodivergent. I just knew that I seemed to find parenting much harder than other mums, and the usual parenting advice just didn’t seem to work for my family.

Fast forward 3 years and my eldest daughter is now at a specialist school and has diagnoses of autism, dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder and auditory processing disorder.

We’ve battled EBSA (emotional based school avoidance), autistic burnout, OCD, local authority refusal to assess, EHCP negotiations and so much more.

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I created Neuro Nest as a way of sharing my story and experience as a SEN mum. When I first embarked on this parenting era, it felt very lonely. I wanted to make sure that other mums in my position didn’t have to go through this on their own.

What started out as a few Instagram posts has turned into so much more!

I’m so glad you’re here.

Not sure where to start?

I want to understand my child better

Explore articles about neurodivergent girls — including masking, fluctuating capacity, friendships, school, anxiety, executive functioning and the many ways neurodivergence can look different from the stereotypes.

What do you need today?

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I need something practical

Find simple printable resources designed to make everyday life a little easier — from routines and checklists to visual supports and tools you can use at home or share with school.

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I could do with some company

Sometimes you don’t need another strategy. You just need to spend some time with people who get it.

Join our monthly Neuro Nest virtual coffee catch up— an informal, friendly space to chat about the things that are difficult to explain to people outside the neurodivergent parenting world.

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