Neuro Awesome

Neuro Awesome We don’t fix difference — we celebrate it. 💜
Neuro Awesome creates safe, fun spaces where neurodivergent people connect, belong, and thrive.

07/09/2026

Misophonia can be difficult to understand from the outside because the trigger may seem so small.

Chewing, breathing, tapping, sniffing or repetitive sounds can provoke an immediate and intense reaction — tension, anger, panic, disgust or an overwhelming need to escape.

For a child experiencing it, this isn’t simply “being annoyed by a noise”. Their body can react before they have had time to think, explain or regulate what is happening.

And afterwards, many children may feel guilty or embarrassed about how strongly they reacted.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is believe them, reduce shame and help them find ways to cope with triggering situations.

What sounds small to us can feel enormous on the inside.

07/09/2026

Something starts to shift long before puberty arrives.

During the adrenarche years, usually around ages 6–9, children can experience changes in hormones, emotions, stress responses and the way their developing brain manages all of it.

You might suddenly notice bigger feelings, greater sensitivity, mood swings, friendship worries, self-consciousness or a child who seems to need far more reassurance than they used to.

They’re not suddenly becoming “difficult”. Their internal world is changing — and their ability to understand and regulate those changes is still developing.

Understanding what is happening can completely change how we respond.

🌿 Community isn't just built by people.It's built by the places that say..."You're welcome here."A huge thank you to our...
07/09/2026

🌿 Community isn't just built by people.
It's built by the places that say...
"You're welcome here."
A huge thank you to our incredible friends at Bundanoon Croquet Club for opening their gates and their hearts to the Neuro Awesome community.
Their beautiful grounds will soon become home to one of our Neuro Hangz events—a relaxed morning where neurodivergent adults can connect, laugh, learn something new and simply enjoy spending time together.
It takes special organisations to see the value in creating spaces where everyone belongs, and Bundanoon Croquet Club has done exactly that.
Thank you for believing in what we're building.
We can't wait to introduce our community to this wonderful local club and create some amazing memories together.
💜 Community supporting community.
That's how lasting change happens.


06/09/2026

Ages 6–9 can bring changes that catch families by surprise.

Adrenarche is an early biological shift that happens before puberty. As adrenal hormones begin to increase, children may experience changes not only in their bodies, but in their emotions, sensitivity, stress responses and growing self-awareness.

Suddenly, feelings can seem bigger. Friendships can feel more complicated. A child who once bounced back quickly may need more support to regulate.

Understanding what is happening underneath the behaviour can help us respond with greater patience, connection and reassurance.

Check my page for more posts exploring adrenarche and supporting children through these often-overlooked years.

06/09/2026

ADHD doesn’t always look the way people expect.

One child may seem dreamy, forgetful and easily distracted. Another may be constantly moving, talking or acting before thinking. Some children experience a significant combination of both.

These are described as the three ADHD presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.

And importantly, many of these traits can occur in children without ADHD. It is the persistent pattern, intensity and impact on everyday life that matter.

Understanding the different presentations can help us look beyond stereotypes — particularly for children whose difficulties are quieter and easier to miss.

Save this post for reference, and share it with someone who may find it helpful.

06/09/2026

PDA is often misunderstood as simply being oppositional, defiant or refusing to cooperate.

But for children with a PDA profile, everyday demands can create an intense sense of pressure or loss of autonomy — triggering anxiety, avoidance and a powerful need to regain control.

And it isn’t always about avoiding things they dislike. A child may resist activities they genuinely want to do, expectations they have placed on themselves, or something they managed perfectly well yesterday.

Understanding what is driving the behaviour matters, because increasing pressure or consequences can sometimes increase the distress too.

This post explores what PDA is, why demand avoidance can happen, and why recognising what sits underneath the behaviour is so important.

Save this one for later — and share it with someone who may be trying to understand a child whose response to demands feels much bigger than expected.

You don’t have to be “good at music” to come to Music Hangz 🎵This is not a performance.This is not a lesson.This is not ...
26/08/2026

You don’t have to be “good at music” to come to Music Hangz 🎵
This is not a performance.
This is not a lesson.
This is not a talent show.
Music Hangz is a relaxed community session where you can explore sound, rhythm and connection in your own way.
You might:
Listen quietly
Tap along
Sing if you want to
Bring your own instrument
Try one of the instruments available
Sit on a beanbag and simply enjoy the room
Take breaks when needed
There is no pressure to talk, perform or participate in one particular way.
📍 Welby Community Hall
🗓 Sat 26 Sept
⏰ 10:00–11:30am

🚘 Imagine if learning to drive was taught for the way your brain works.Not rushed.Not judged.Not compared.Just practical...
26/08/2026

🚘 Imagine if learning to drive was taught for the way your brain works.
Not rushed.
Not judged.
Not compared.
Just practical guidance, understanding and strategies that make sense.
That's exactly why Neuro Learner Drivers exists.
Created for neurodivergent learner drivers, their parents, carers, supervising drivers and support workers, this workshop is designed to answer questions, reduce uncertainty and help build safer, more confident drivers.
Whether you're just thinking about getting your Ls or already on your driving journey, we'd love to welcome you.
Let's change the conversation around learning to drive.
One learner at a time. 💜

Good Morning!
25/08/2026

Good Morning!

25/08/2026

🎶 Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is give yourself permission to pause.
Life can be noisy.
Busy.
Full of appointments, responsibilities and constant demands.

Our Sound Bowl Healing Hangz offers something different.
A welcoming space where you can lie down, get comfortable and experience the gentle sounds of crystal bowls, chimes and other calming instruments.
There is no right way to participate.
You can simply listen.
Rest.
Breathe.
Or quietly enjoy the moment in your own way.

Everyone experiences sound differently, and that's perfectly okay.
We'd love to share this peaceful morning with you. Next Sound Bowl Healing with Mudita from Joyful Sounds


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