Asperger Support Spain

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’

06/12/2025

💙 Social activities for young autistic people 💙

I’m looking to start a social group for autistic Level 1 / Asperger-profile teens and young people on the Costa del Sol. The aim is to offer those who find socialising or building friendships challenging the possibility to meet others, develop social confidence and connect safely through different interest-based activities.

I’m posting here to see how many families might be interested before organising the first meet-up.

If this sounds like something your young person would enjoy or benefit from, please comment below or send me a message (indicating the age of your child).

15/11/2025

💙 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀

Neonoo just launched their Ulule campaign to co-design therapeutic tools for neurodiverse children.

Neonoo builds screen-free therapeutic tools and games using movement, sound, and touch to help children focus, self-regulate and reconnect.

Prototypes have been tested with families and therapists in Spain

They're opening 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯 and looking to collect €𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 this 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻. The Living Lab is a space where families, therapists, and designers come together to:

✷ Co-create new therapeutic games from real needs
✷ Test and iterate tools with the people who'll actually use them
✷ Build a library of embodied learning methods anyone can access

⚗ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗹𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 is looking to fund:
→ The Living Lab space and first co-creation sessions
→ Neonoo Creation Kits for families and therapists
→ A Buy One / Give One model: so access doesn't depend on income

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 participate
💫 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲: every amount moves us forward: ulule.com/neonoo
💫 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆: share this with parents, therapists, educators in your network

https://www.ulule.com/neonoo/

Embodied tools for kids who learn differently. Co-created with families, built for growth, joy, and connection.

08/11/2025

This is classic autistic literal thinking: honest, innocent and completely unintentional (no, they're not trying to be smart!).
A little understanding goes a long way 💙

01/11/2025

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING for neurodivergent kids in Secondary Education

I’m hoping to connect with local parents who are exploring better-fitted educational pathways for their children.

So many neurodivergent young people struggle to fit within traditional secondary education — not because they lack ability, but because the system often isn’t built for the way they learn, connect, or regulate.

If your child is struggling to cope, disengaging from school, or you simply feel that the current environment isn’t right and would like to explore alternative options, feel free to reach out.

30/10/2025

Exactly this: regulation first, reasoning later.

You can’t reason with a brain in “fight, flight or freeze” mode. When a child feels threatened and goes into defense mode, control and punishment only deepen the distress. What truly helps is safety, connection and calm ... that’s where learning and growth begin.

28/10/2025

El alumnado con autismo sigue representando el grupo más numeroso dentro de los estudiantes con necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo (más de 31%).

Se necesitan más recursos para desarrollar la formación docente y los apoyos personalizados. Y fomentar la inclusión.



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Supone ya el 1,10% del alumnado general no universitario, según los datos del Ministerio de Educación correspondientes al curso 2023-2024.

26/10/2025

To label children’s actions as bad or naughty is to ignore the underlying causes — fear, frustration, unmet needs or a call for connection.

Compassion and connection should always come first. 💙

11/10/2025

Dysregulation blocks reasoning. A child can’t own mistakes, even less apologise, until they’ve calmed down. And feel safe.

You can’t reason with a raging heart—pause, breathe, then guide.

05/10/2025

A family planning to relocate to Marbella in July 2026 is looking for a kind, patient German-speaking tutor to home-school their 10-year-old autistic child (Level 1 – Asperger’s).

They’re hoping to find someone who truly understands autism and ideally have a background in psychology or special education .

If this sounds like you — or you know someone who might be a great fit — please send me a message and I will put you in touch.