Practical Support for Neurodivergent Families
Parenting neurodivergent children is not something you “fix” – it’s something you live. I support autistic, ADHD, and PDA families through school refusal, emotional overwhelm, and the deep fatigue of neurodivergent parenting with tools that are gentle, practical, and grounded in real life.
Support, tools, and lived experience to help your neurodivergent family breathe again.
Feeling overwhelmed by school refusal or homeschooling?
If you’re navigating school-can’t, burnout, or the pressure to “do things right” at home, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
This free mini guide will help you take the pressure off and find a calmer way forward.
Inside, you’ll get:
What neurodivergent families are saying:
“I felt seen – finally.” – April
“Such a valuable resource – everything clicked.” – Sarah
“Exactly where families need to start.” – Lisa
What I Help With
I support neurodivergent families through the emotional, sensory, and practical challenges that shape everyday life:
Support that’s gentle, practical, and grounded in real neurodivergent family life.
Meet Sophie – Founder of Totally Frank
I’m Sophie – a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD mum married to an autistic man, raising two neurodivergent boys, including one with highly complex needs. Our family has navigated school refusal, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the daily pressure of life as an ND household.
We rebuilt our life gently through nervous system work, sensory tools, essential oils as emotional supports, and low-demand homeschooling.
Totally Frank exists because I couldn’t find the lived-experience, non-judgemental guidance we needed – a place where neurodivergent families feel understood and supported.
Three Ways I Support Neurodivergent Families
Everything on Totally Frank sits inside three clear, parent-friendly pathways – so you can find what you need quickly, without overwhelm.
Neurodivergent Parenting
Gentle, real-life guidance for school refusal, PDA, big emotions, co-regulation, sensory needs, burnout, and rebuilding safety at home.
Start here if daily life feels heavy or you’re craving practical, lived-experience support.
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Homeschooling
Low-demand homeschooling, deschooling, and personalised learning for autistic, ADHD & PDA kids. Learn how to create a flexible rhythm, track learning without pressure, and support your child’s nervous system through education.
Start here if you’re new to homeschool, transitioning from school, or navigating school-can’t.
Essential Oils for Emotional Regulation
Evidence-informed, ND-friendly guidance for using essential oils as part of emotional support – including sensory tools, routines, blends, and diffuser recipes that help kids feel calmer and safer.
Start here if you want practical, non-salesy support for emotional regulation.
From the Blog
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How Playdough Supports Sensory Play and Emotional Regulation
If you’re raising a child who thrives on hands-on learning, craves sensory input, or needs extra support with emotional regulation, playdough might already be a favourite in your home. But…
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DIY Aromatherapy Bubble Mix
Play, Focus, & Emotional Support with Aromatherapy Bubble Mix Whether you’re looking for a spontaneous outdoor activity, a creative break during homeschool, or a fun way to calm those big…
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Rethinking Education: How Self-Directed Learning Transformed Our Homeschool Journey
If you’re a parent wondering whether self-directed education can really work for your neurodivergent child, you’re not alone. I had the same doubts. Like many families, we started our homeschooling…
