When the World Is on Holiday… But Neurodivergent Families Are Still in the Trenches

The school gates have closed, but for many of us raising autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent children, the real work has just begun. In this heartfelt episode of Inclusive Stories After Dark, Brooklyn shares what summer really looks like for SEND parents: the invisible weight, the lack of support, the grief, but also the small joys, glimmers of rest, and moments of light we often forget to notice.

With honest storytelling, gentle humour, and grounded advice, this is not a “how-to” episode. It is a “me too”, a soft space to feel less alone and more understood.

What We Talk About in This Episode:

Why summer is not a break for many neurodivergent families

The invisible load of managing sensory needs, routines, and meltdowns

The importance of shrinking the day, creating small anchors, and redefining what a ...