Hi, my name is Kelly and I am furious. I am so tired and angry at how parents and young people are left to suffer because of the misunderstanding and ignorance surrounding neurodivergent conditions. I want to use all of my experiences to help families to find their own way to confidence and making life feel calmer.

My 14 year old son is diagnosed with ADHD and my 10 year old daughter has ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder. School isn't a happy place for my children and every year we struggle with the rules, homework, restrictions and uniform.

A few years ago I was convinced that my children would get more help once they had a diagnosis, but no magic buttons were pushed and no doors opened. Instead my son suffered two years of hell that resulted in school trauma. It has been an uphill struggle to get help and support for my children, and it really took its toll on me as a parent.

I was never treated as an expert in the room by any education professionals, so I decided to tool up! I studied for a Masters in Special and Inclusive Education and used coaching and mentoring to improve my perspective as a parent. Home is calmer, my head is clearer, I feel more empowered and confident in advocating for my children.

I started Brilliantly Different Minds to help other families to navigate the beauty and bumps of neurodivergence. My coaching and mentoring services can make life feel calmer and leave you and your family feeling confident and more in control. You are never on your own, drop me a message.