My daughter starts high school in September. And no matter how many times I say it out loud, it still doesn’t quite feel real. She’s 11. She has ADHD and autism. She’s funny, clever, stubborn, emotional, thoughtful, and completely herself in every possible way. And while part of me looks at her and thinks “you’re ready for this,” another part of me feels absolutely terrified. Because starting high school is a huge change for any child. But when your child is neurodivergent, it feels like there are extra layers to think about constantly. Not just whether she’ll like it or settle in. But whether she’ll be understood. Whether people will see the amazing things about her before they notice the struggles. Whether teachers will recognise the difference between “won’t” and “can’t.” Whether she’ll feel safe enough to be herself instead of masking all day and coming home exhausted. And honestly, I think that’s one of the hardest parts of parenting a neurodivergent child sometimes. Knowing how i...
- Get link
- X
- Other Apps