Tag: Neurodiverse

Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nature, Neurodiversity, Wellbeing4 Comments

Relaxation Walk

Change Therapy

Recently, while working in collaboration with an Edinburgh charity, get2gether, to provide a relax in nature walk, we decided on a location a few miles from Edinburgh city centre, which is aptly named Saughton Rose Gardens. Even at the end of the season there were still a few roses in bloom; it was evident that the local community who tended this area, had done a remarkable job producing healthy plants and flowers amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. I was surprised to see a statue of Gandhi as we entered at the East gate. The beautifully managed gardens that met us as … Continue reading Relaxation Walk

Autism specific, Psychology6 Comments

Thomas the Tank Engine

Change Therapy

Every so often, I get sent snippets from the Telegraph newspaper, which my parents read religiously, 7 days a week. These clippings are mainly fascinating stories of invention and progression of the world at large. My parents have always tried their best to support our neurodiverse children, while perhaps not understanding the complexities and challenges we face, they are there emotionally and use newspaper clippings similar to the one below to acknowledge they are trying to help in other ways. All appreciated warmly I must add! One short article arrived yesterday, relaying how a popular children’s television programme has altered … Continue reading Thomas the Tank Engine