I started this supportive website with the goal of offering readers a glimpse into my thoughts and experiences of my neuro-spicy world. A network of support for others that may have be experiencing the same neuro-spicy situations that I have.
Within my new identity as a full time mum to three neuro-spicy children, at times I have felt that I have lost so much; My family set up. My career. My financial stability. My social circle and hobbies. My identity and my own self worth. I had never experienced loneliness in ways I have these past six years. I do not mean lonely in the form of having no one around me (at times I did) but lonely in the way that I no longer managed to fit into any version of normal that society seems to hold. This site is to share these experiences so that you may not feel so alone with your own situation.
The diagnosis in my own household between my three children range from: ADHD, AUTISM, PDA, SLEEP DISORDERS, ANXIETY and ARFID (Avoidance & Restrictive Eating Disorder).
What started out as weekly posts has evolved into a dynamic site packed with information about various topics that are near and dear to me. Topics such as parental self worth, parental emotional regulation, parental mental health and parenting neuro-spicy children. There are many sites available out there for help with children's mental health and parenting strategies with the child in mind, yet very little available for positive parent mental health. I aim to change this!
I myself have suffered mental health difficulties in the past. I spent years researching and trialing different holistic lifestyle adaptations to help myself find beauty in life. I can only hope that perhaps my experience may help someone else.
I have recently published two books both available on Amazon:
Different Perspectives, Different Worlds (From one special needs parent to another) by Katie Walker.
Moving Forwards (A guided journaling experience) by Katie Walker.
I offer an online pre recorded coaching programme ideal for parents of neuro-spicy children. This programme is aimed at offering support to parents, understanding the many barriers that exist and considers parental wellbeing. Uplifting you and keeping you strong. After all there is not much out there for parental wellbeing amongst the tides of exhaustion created by neuro-spicy parenting!
Furthermore, I offer live coaching sessions discussing all things neuro-spicy such as meltdowns, emotional regulation, EHCPs, school support, behaviour support and much more.
Check out the many blogs covering topics that I feel are under represented and yet overly important to help others find their smile. In the chaos that life brings sometimes feeling heard and valued is important. There is no worse feeling than that of loneliness, in any given situation. I am here to remind you that you are never alone.
Have you seen me on TikTok? @Kati3Walk3r2023. Many videos of parenting hacks and parental wellbeing. Check out the video page on here to see all the main information in one easy place.
