Parents, caregivers, and educators supporting neurodivergent children don’t just plan or problem-solve—they often lend their own nervous system. This process, called co-regulation, helps children feel safe, steady, and supported as their capacity for self-regulation develops. It is biological, relational, and necessary. But when co-regulation becomes constant and unbounded, the adult quietly carries the load, increasing the risk of burnout and emotional exhaustion over time.

When a child is diagnosed with a learning difficulty, the journey ahead can feel like a maze. It’s not about fixing them—it’s about understanding what they need to grow, emotionally and academically, in a world that often overlooks their reality. This post explores what support really means, why the path isn’t linear, and how acceptance—by parents, schools, and society—changes everything.