Teaching with a Difference
Executive function and ADHD parent coaching in the UK, supporting neurodivergent families and educators.
Lived-experience support from a qualified teacher and executive functions coach in Hailsham, East Sussex, working with parents and education professionals across the UK.
Online ADHD parenting and school support for parents who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by advice that was never designed for their family.
Support for schools and education professionals seeking clearer, strengths-based approaches to neurodivergent learners.
Support for Neurodivergent Families and the Systems Around Them
Teaching with a Difference works with both families and educators, recognising that neurodivergent children are supported by systems, not in isolation.
I offer:
- ADHD parent coaching to support families at home
- Guidance for schools and educators working with neurodivergent learners
- Support with parent-school relationships and communication
This joined-up approach helps avoid misunderstandings, reduce pressure, and prevent burnout on all sides.
When Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Feels Overwhelming
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel relentless.
You care deeply, you try everything, yet nothing seems to stick. Advice often feels judgemental, unrealistic, or completely disconnected from the reality of your home.
Teaching with a Difference offers ADHD parent coaching that is practical, strengths-based, and grounded in real life. This work is not about fixing your child or becoming a “better” parent. It is about understanding what is really going on and finding approaches that genuinely work for you, your child, and your family system.
Based in Hailsham, East Sussex, I support parents online across the UK, as well as education professionals who want to better understand and support neurodivergent families.
Parent Coaching and ADHD Support for Neurodivergent Families
I work with parents of children with ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles who are:
- Burnt out, overwhelmed, or constantly firefighting
- Struggling with emotional regulation, meltdowns, or shutdowns at home
- Stuck in cycles of nagging, conflict, or guilt
- Trying to support executive function without pushing themselves past exhaustion
This is parent coaching for neurodivergent families, not generic parenting advice.
Our work focuses on:
- Emotional regulation for your child and for you
- Executive function support that fits real life
- Reducing shame, pressure, and self-blame
- Building confidence in your own parenting instincts
Support for Parent–School Relationships and Education Professionals
Many families I work with feel caught between home and school.
You may feel you are constantly explaining, justifying, or advocating, while still being misunderstood.
I offer support around:
- Parent–teacher communication for ADHD
- Understanding executive function challenges in school
- Advocating for your child without burning out
- Bridging the gap between school expectations and home reality
This work also supports education professionals and schools who want a clearer, more compassionate understanding of neurodivergent learners and the families supporting them.
A Strengths-Based, Lived-Experience Approach to ADHD Parenting and Education
I am an executive functions and ADHD parent coach, an experienced primary school teacher, and a late-diagnosed ADHDer.
I understand the system from both sides. I know how far schools and teachers are being stretched as they try to find the time, staff, and resources to support neurodivergent learners. I also know how often parents are blamed, dismissed, or made to feel “difficult” when they are simply trying to support their child.
My approach is:
You will not be told to “just be consistent”, “try harder”, or “use reward charts”.
Instead, we slow things down, identify what is actually getting in the way, and work with it.
Who I Work With
Parents of children with ADHD or other neurodivergent profiles
Parents who have ADHD or are neurodivergent themselves
Families who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck
Education professionals seeking better neurodiversity support
Schools looking for neurodiversity-informed perspectives
Students who are anxious or struggling at school
If you are looking for ADHD or neurodiversity support in East Sussex, or online ADHD parent coaching across the UK, you are in the right place.”
Start ADHD Parent Coaching with a Conversation
The first step is a conversation.
You do not need a diagnosis. You do not need to know exactly what you want to work on.
You just need somewhere safe to talk it through.
A free 30-minute discovery call is an opportunity for you to meet Annie, ask any questions, and find out more about the support we offer. There’s no pressure or obligation to make a decision or book further sessions during the call – it is simply a chance for you to explore if Teaching with a Difference is the right fit for your family.
ADHD Parent Coaching and Education Support in Hailsham, East Sussex
Teaching with a Difference is based in Hailsham, East Sussex, offering online ADHD parenting support and neurodiversity-informed education support across the UK.