Minariel Blog
Real strategies, expert guidance, and empowering stories from the UK’s only full-service neurodivergent-specialist tutoring company. Discover practical insights that help ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and dyscalculic learners thrive – written by those who truly understand different thinking.
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Helping Neurodivergent GCSE Students Thrive Over the Christmas Break
Help neurodivergent GCSE students thrive during Christmas break. Discover revision strategies for ADHD, autistic students balancing rest and exam preparation.
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When the World Gets Too Bright: Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through the Festive Season
Christmas can overwhelm neurodivergent children. Discover how to support ADHD, autistic, dyslexic children through sensory overload and festive season stress.
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Why Neurodivergent Students Often Struggle with Confidence — and How to Build It
Why do neurodivergent students struggle with confidence? Discover how ADHD, autism, dyslexia affect self-belief and practical strategies to rebuild it.
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From Masking to Mastery: Helping Neurodivergent Students Find Their Authentic Learning Voice
Neurodivergent students often mask to fit in. Discover how to help ADHD, autistic, dyslexic learners find their authentic learning voice and stop masking.
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Girls with ADHD: Why They’re Still Being Overlooked in the Classroom
Girls with ADHD are often overlooked in classrooms. Discover why inattentive ADHD in girls goes undiagnosed and how to recognise the hidden signs.
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Why Behaviour Isn’t Always ‘Bad’: Rethinking Classroom Discipline for Neurodivergent Students
Is your child’s behaviour really ‘bad’? Discover why neurodivergent students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia struggle in classrooms — and how to support them.
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When the Days Get Darker: How Winter Affects Neurodivergent Minds
Winter affects neurodivergent minds differently. Discover how darker days impact autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent students — plus practical support strategies.
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A Turning Point for ADHD Support in Education: What the New National Taskforce Report Means
A Turning Point for ADHD Support in Education: What the New National Taskforce Report Means On 6th November 2025, the independent ADHD Taskforce published its final report. It’s a landmark review into how ADHD is recognised, diagnosed, and supported across England. The findings shine a light on what many families and educators have known for…
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How to Help Your Neurodiverse Child’s Transition to Secondary School
Starting secondary school is challenging for neurodiverse children. Discover practical tips from our neurodivergent co-founder to support your child’s transition and build confidence.
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Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child During Half Term: Practical Tips from Minariel Tutors
Half term can be challenging for neurodiverse children. Discover 8 practical tips to support your autistic or ADHD child during the break — from routines to creative activities.
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SEND Reform Delayed: What It Means for Families and Neurodiverse Learners
The government announced that reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system — originally planned for this autumn — have been delayed until next year.
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How Specialist Tutoring Can Help Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive
For many neurodivergent learners — whether they have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences — traditional tutoring methods often fall short. While mainstream tutoring focuses on drilling knowledge and filling academic gaps, it often overlooks the way a child learns.