Why Transitions Are Hard & How to Support Them. Practical, neuroaffirming support for children, young people and families By the Onyx Therapy Team “Five minutes
Have you ever had one of those days where even deciding what to have for breakfast feels like you’ve been asked to solve a complex
Preparing for a New School Year: Helping Neurodivergent Children Transition with Confidence. The school bags are still in the cupboard. The uniform might still be
By the Onyx Therapy Team For many families, summer conjures up images of sunny days, ice creams, holidays and children happily playing outside until the
As the Digital Artist for Onyx Therapy I was recently asked to create a comic book style visual aimed at 4-10 year olds that would help explain Spoon Theory. It’s a
This weekend reminded me that even when you understand your brain, have strategies, and spend your working life helping other people understand themselves, you can
I’ve heard it dozens of times from parents in school meetings, from adults describing their own experiences, and honestly, from people who meant absolutely no
(And why Everyone’s Will Look Different) Before I begin, I want to be really clear about one thing: this is my journey. It’s not a template, a checklist, or a “this is
Before I worked with neurodivergent individuals, I thought I understood sensory overload. I’d read about it. I could define it clinically. Then I spent time
I’ve worked in schools for over 25 years. I’ve sat beside children in classrooms, walked with them through corridors, eaten lunch with them at quiet
