Empowering Neurodivergent Children

Practical resources and support for children, parents and professionals

Used by teachers, SENCOs and therapists to support emotional regulation and self-understanding in neurodivergent children.

Book for Young Autistic Girls

Supporting Identity and Self-Understanding

A gentle, neurodivergent-affirming book to help primary aged children understand themselves, their feelings, and their experiences.

Supports:

  • emotional understanding

  • self-confidence

  • feeling seen, safe and accepted

Used by families, schools and therapists

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‘An empowering read for girls with autism. It captivates the real life essence of what it is like to live with a diagnosis of autism. A great resource to help navigate the challenges that may be experienced. It truly is ‘Affirming’.’

Talking Toolbox Speech and Language Therapy

Kind Words from Professionals and Families

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This book is brilliant. So much information out there is about boys with autism and there is much less information about girls. This book fills that gap brilliantly, with practical advice and appealing illustrations. Absolutely indispensable!’

Dr Hainsworth, SEND Advisor

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‘The book is such a hit. After reading it, two girls in different year groups began sharing their experiences’

Primary SENDCO

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‘This is a great book written for autistic girls-being truly seen and understood doesn’t just comfort a child, it shapes how they see themselves. In that space of recognition, children begin to feel safe, valued and whole, and that changes everything.’

Therapist

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‘My daughter loves it!’

Parent

Helping Children Understand Friendships

A gentle, structured toolkit to support children who find friendships confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to navigate.

Supports:

  • understanding what makes a good friend

  • recognising kind and unkind behaviours

  • building confidence in social situations

Designed for use by parents, SENCOs and therapists

Supporting Children After a Big Day

A simple, supportive resource to help children regulate and recover after school.

Supports:

  • emotional regulation

  • reducing overwhelm and meltdowns

  • smoother transitions from school to home

Especially helpful for children who mask during the day.

Books

Available to buy on Amazon.

I Am Autistic & Fabulous

A gentle, neurodivergent-affirming book helping autistic girls understand themselves, their strengths, and their experiences.

BIG Emotions-Children’s Guide

A child-friendly guide to understanding and managing big feelings in safe, supportive ways.

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BIG Emotions- Parents’ Guide

A supportive guide for parents to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs.

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Free Guide to Masking in Autistic Girls

Masking: When ‘Fine’ Doesn’t Always Mean Okay (8 pages)

A guide to understanding masking in autistic girls; what it is, why it happens, and how it can be missed.

Learn to recognise the signs of hidden overwhelm and discover simple, compassionate ways to support your child.

Ideal for parents, teachers, SENCOs, and therapists.

A book cover titled "Masking: A Guide to Understanding Masking in Autistic Girls" by Jen Staunton, featuring an illustration of a girl with brown hair sitting at a desk.

About Me

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Hello, I’m Jen, the creator of Every Kind of Mind.

I’m a highly experienced SEND teacher with over 20 years of working across schools, Alternative Provision, and in 1:1 specialist roles. I’m also a former Early Years Ofsted Inspector, which has given me a deep understanding of child development and what truly supports children to thrive.

But just as importantly, I’m a mum to two neurodivergent children. That lived experience shapes everything I create, helping me understand both the joys and the challenges that families navigate every day.

I started Every Kind of Mind because I wanted to create the kind of resources I know families and educators really need, ones that help children feel seen, valued, and confident in who they are.

My goal is to support neurodivergent children in feeling understood, while also giving parents, carers, and educators practical, meaningful tools they can use in real life.