Asperger Support Spain

02/04/2026

Autistic people may have unusual reactions in certain situations. They don’t need to be judged —they need support.

This , let’s choose understanding. 💙

Las personas autistas pueden comportarse de manera diferente en situaciones cotidianas. Pero no necesitan tu juicio, necesitan tu comprensión.Así se pone de ...

01/04/2026

Pay attention before you judge (she's not just task avoiding)
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15/03/2026

What a school day can feel like for an AuDHD student.

Sometimes behaviours that look like uncooperative or challenging are actually signs of overwhelm, anxiety, or a nervous system under pressure.

By reframing difficult behaviours, moving from: “This student just won't ... ” to “This student just can't... yet”, we can start having a positive impact on their ability to regulate, and ultimately their capacity to learn.

https://senmagazine.co.uk/autism/28425/thursday/

Autism Thursday By Andrea Dixon-Boldy - February 20, 2026 0 18 A day in the diary of an AuADHD kid. Morning thoughts. I wake up already feeling like I’m losing. My chest’s heavy and my thoughts are fuzzy, like bees flying in every direction. School feels like a storm coming. I sharpen my pencil ...

09/03/2026

✨Our Neurodivergent Club 2nd meet-up will take place this Saturday 14th of March at 3pm in Tres Jardines Park in San Pedro de Alcántara (weather permitting ).

This club is open to Neurodivergent teens (ADHD, autism, etc.) and their families offering a relaxed space where young people can spend time together in a low-pressure, calm and understanding environment. And parents can also connect and enjoy a chat.

It will be a gentle 2-hour meet-up in the park, with some simple games and activities, with no pressure to participate.

If you think your teen might enjoy it, or if you know a family who might benefit, feel free to DM me or share this invitation around.
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01/03/2026

Huge thank you to Akademeia High School in Warsaw for inviting me to lead a Neurodivergent Teacher Training and for prioritising inclusive education!

29 February – Parent Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Teens
1 March – Teacher Training: Neurodivergence in the Classroom

It’s always inspiring to collaborate with schools that actively invest in deepening their understanding and refining practical strategies to support neurodivergent students.

At Akademeia High School, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible commitment of its teachers and Learning Support department, not only to deliver inclusive education but also to continuously adapt their practices to meet the needs of every student. True dedication in action!

22/02/2026

One in six autistic children in the UK has not been in school at all since September.

This isn’t about truancy or lack of effort. It’s about anxiety, burnout, sensory overload, and a system struggling to support neurodivergent learners.

This article from The Guardian raises urgent questions about mental health and inclusivity in schools.
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Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England

18/02/2026

27/01/2026

Testimonio de María, una de las primeras mujeres autistas diagnosticadas en España en el año 2000 .

"Doy gracias por poder darle nombre al por qué de mis rarezas y dejar de pensar que mi cerebro era defectuoso."

Testimonio de una mujer autista en el que comparte su proceso de diagnóstico y los logros que consigue cada día.

20/01/2026

Not easy to be Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical world. - The autistic dilemma:

13/01/2026

Mattel’s new autistic Barbie is sparking conversations... some see it as progress for awareness and inclusion, others worry it may reduce the autism spectrum to a familiar stereotype.

It still is a strong message to young girls that it’s okay to be autistic, okay to be different, and okay to be who they are. It is another way to make autism in girls visible.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/12/mattel-launches-its-first-autistic-barbie

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

27/12/2025

Neurodiversity-inclusive home design 💙
What if our homes supported the way our brains work?
This article explores architects who design houses around the sensory and emotional needs of neurodivergent families.

From dark, sound-proofed rooms to clever storage solutions, families with autism and ADHD are finding inspired ways to adjust their environments

12/12/2025

Nnena Kalu who is autistic and has limited verbal communication, has become the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize.

Her win marks an important moment for inclusivity and representation in contemporary art. 💙

Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’