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Short reads, real stories and news on neurodivergent life.

The Understanding Zoe blog shares short, plain-language articles for families raising neurodivergent children, neurodivergent adults, and the people who support them. You will find recent stories, practical tips and Australian neurodivergence news. For step-by-step guides, see our Guides. Understanding Zoe is a neurodivergent app made in Australia.

Latest update: 23 June 2026

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10 Mar 2026Laetitia Andrac

Unschooling neurodivergent kids: Trust over curriculum

Unschooling offers neurodivergent families an alternative to traditional schooling by prioritising child-led learning, nervous system safety, and curiosity over curriculum. In this article based on Episode 24 of Neurodivergent Pulse, Melissa Crockett-Joyoue (founder of Weave ND) explains why regulation is essential for learning, how special interests become powerful learning pathways, and why parents must do their own healing work.

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