The Emotions Lab Blog

Is your neurodivergent diagnosis a privilege? Aug 21, 2025

So, I took on some holiday reading. And no, it wasn’t anything mainstream. If you know me, you’ll kn...

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What Games, Autism, and a Sunny Holiday Taught Me About Real Connection autism connection Aug 21, 2025

We’ve just come back from a week away, seven full days of sunshine, sea, and slowing down. It’s not ...

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Neurodivergence vs Neurodivergence emotional regulation family conflict neurodivergence regulate Aug 13, 2025

So, you’ve got a diagnosis. Or maybe you don’t.
Maybe you just suspect that neurodivergence runs in y...

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My child is neurodivergent but...... neurodivergence sen Aug 07, 2025

This week I read a school newsletter that I’m still reeling from. 

It was sent to parents at the en...

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How heavy is your mask? adhd autism masking neurodivergence unmasking Jul 31, 2025

 

Neurodivergence runs in families. It’s deeply biological—shaped by a mix of genes and expressed t...

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When Memory Fades, Feeling Remains. dementia feelings grief love Jul 24, 2025

 

Our Mum Has Dementia

It’s an exceptionally cruel disease. It doesn’t just steal your memory, it ...

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How my autistic son’s struggles helped me make sense of my story. autism dyslexia neurodivergence parent learning Jul 08, 2025

My eldest is about to leave home after the summer. I find myself reflecting on all the things he’s t...

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If you think resentment is free think again! care givers emotional health emotional load resentment womens health Jul 01, 2025

This week I came across a Facebook post linking to a Telegraph article titled “I’m caring for my mum...

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How do I connect when it feels impossible? Jun 24, 2025

Does connection sometimes feel  impossible? We’re told as parents that connection is everything: “Co...

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Cultivating Conversations Around Anxiety anxiety in the workplace Jun 19, 2025

This week, our team had the pleasure of running a corporate workshop at the beautiful Hall Hunter be...

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