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07/08/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🧠

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing our Evolve Mini Guides - a series of accessible resources written by our expert clinicians, exploring different aspects of neurodivergence and everyday life.

Kicking off the series is 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

Emotions are a natural part of being human, but for some neurodivergent people, recognising, understanding and regulating emotions can feel more difficult.

In this short but in-depth guide, we explore:
• What emotions are and why we experience them
• Emotional regulation and dysregulation
• How emotional experiences can differ in neurodivergence
• Alexithymia and difficulties in identifying emotions
• Practical strategies for understanding and managing emotions

Whether you're exploring neurodivergence for yourself, supporting your child, or simply want to understand more, this guide offers practical, evidence-informed information from our clinicians.

📖 Read the full guide here https://vist.ly/5dy58

And keep an eye out for our next Mini Guide on 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞...

07/08/2026

📩 The latest Evolve Newsletter is here!

This month, we’re bringing together practical advice, useful resources and the latest conversations around neurodivergence all in one place.

Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:

🧠 Our free Understanding Emotions mini guide, with practical strategies for recognising and regulating emotions
🌿 An article exploring how physical activity and spending time outdoors may support wellbeing
🎓 Updates from Evolve Skills Academy including new parent modules coming soon
👨‍👩‍👧 Information about an upcoming 8-week course supporting parents of autistic children with uncertainty and change
🔬 Opportunities to get involved in neurodiversity research
📰 A look at some of the latest ADHD stories making the news
💬 Plus, a final opportunity for parents of school-aged children to take part in our survey and help us better understand the support families are looking for.

If you’d like practical, evidence-informed information about neurodivergence delivered straight to your inbox, sign up today!

07/08/2026

💚 Waiting for your exam results can feel incredibly stressful. After everything you've put into preparing, it's natural to wonder whether your results will reflect the effort you've made.

But whatever happens on results day, remember this: your grades are only one part of your story. They don't define your intelligence, your value or your future.

School and exams work well for some people, but not for everyone. Many young people, particularly those who are neurodivergent, find revising, memorising information and sitting exams far more demanding. Those challenges don't reflect a lack of ability. They reflect that we all learn, think and demonstrate our strengths in different ways.

Your exam results don't determine your worth, there are always other options 🤝

05/08/2026

🗣️When you're looking for answers, confidence in the process matters just as much as the outcome.

Neurodevelopmental assessments are complex. ADHD and autism often overlap with other neurodevelopmental, mental health and physical health needs, which is why current evidence recommends a multidisciplinary approach to assessment.

SOURCE: https://vist.ly/5dm7n

Yet research also highlights that assessment pathways vary considerably between services.

💚At Evolve, we believe no single perspective tells the whole story.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together clinicians with different expertise, working collaboratively to build a fuller understanding of each individual, not simply whether diagnostic criteria are met, but what those findings mean for everyday life and future support.

03/08/2026

One of the strongest messages from the Mental Health Foundation's latest report is the importance of prevention.

For neurodivergent people, prevention often isn't complicated!

Sometimes it's being understood and reducing sensory overwhelm, sometimes it's recognising burnout before it becomes a crisis.

When we build environments that work for different neurotypes, we're supporting mental health long before someone reaches breaking point.

Source: https://vist.ly/5dci9

The Foundation Reports - The state of mental health inequality in the UK (2026)

31/07/2026

🗣️The Mental Health Foundation's latest report reminds us that mental health is shaped by the environments we live in, not just by the individual.

For many neurodivergent people, this is an important conversation. Mental health doesn't happen separately from sensory experiences, masking, burnout, school, work or relationships; these experiences are often interconnected.

Supporting mental health means creating environments where people feel understood, safe and able to access support before reaching crisis.

Better mental health outcomes for neurodivergent people start with care that recognises and celebrates individual strengths, while adapting to each person's sensory and communication needs.

SOURCE: https://vist.ly/5d4kh

The Foundation Reports - The state of mental health inequality in the UK (2026)

29/07/2026

A recent BBC article highlights something many adults have been saying for years: awareness of ADHD and autism may have increased, but many workplaces are still catching up.

One finding that stood out to us was the gap between how supported employers think neurodivergent employees feel, and how employees actually experience work.

💬 "Society is playing catch-up."

💬 "Millions of people [are] finally understanding why they kept moving jobs, why they didn't fit, why they kept burning out and why they felt so exhausted."

For many adults, receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis isn't about finding a label. It's about making sense of years of experiences that may never have been understood.

Whether you've always felt different, struggled with burnout, or wondered why everyday life seems harder than it appears to be for others, you're not alone. Understanding yourself is often the first step towards finding the support that fits you.

Source: ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers - BBC INDEPTH https://vist.ly/5ctr7

Have you noticed attitudes towards neurodiversity changing where you work?

24/07/2026

It's the summer holidays. Your child's routine has changed, they're waiting for an assessment, and you're finding yourself dealing with more meltdowns than usual, without really understanding why.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.💜

Scroll through this carousel to explore why meltdowns can become more frequent during times of change, along with some practical strategies that may help support your child.

If you want to learn more than we can offer in a short social media post, you can check out our Understanding & Managing Meltdowns module. Written and delivered by Evolve clinicians, it provides practical, evidence-informed guidance to help you better understand what's happening beneath the behaviour and how you can respond with confidence.
https://vist.ly/5cbes

You don't need to wait for an assessment to begin making positive changes.

20/07/2026

🗣️What does the latest Government funding announcement mean for your child?

If you're currently waiting for an assessment, you might be wondering whether your child can receive support in school before they have a diagnosis.

💡The Government has announced £740 million of Inclusive Mainstream Funding for schools in England for 2026–27, helping schools improve accessibility and better support children with SEND.
While every school is different, it's an important reminder that support should be based on need, not just diagnosis.

If your child is struggling, you don't always have to wait for an assessment outcome before speaking to school about:
• Reasonable adjustments in the classroom
• SEN Support
• Individual strategies to reduce barriers to learning
• Working together on what your child needs now

💚We know that waiting for answers can feel incredibly difficult. But while you're waiting, it's still worth having conversations with your child's school about the support that may already be available.
Every child deserves the opportunity to feel understood, included and supported.

Source: UK Government – Inclusive Mainstream Fund 2026–27.

20/07/2026

🚧 Travel Update for Our Newcastle Clients 🚧

If you're visiting our Newcastle clinic over the coming weeks, please allow extra time for your journey due to planned improvement works at Regent Centre Interchange.

Key travel changes include:
🚌 From 23 July: Bus services will be diverted, with temporary stops in operation.
🚇 15 - 24 August: No Metro services will run between Regent Centre and Airport. Replacement bus services will be available.
🚉 Until 4 September: Regent Centre Metro Station will also close from 9:00pm Monday to Thursday, with replacement bus service 901 in operation during these evening closures.

If you have an appointment during this period, please check your travel route before setting off and allow a little extra time to arrive.

Thank you for your understanding while these transport improvements take place.