Haven Home Learning

23/03/2026

I’m a firm believer in this strategy. It allows someone to feel supported, held accountable, have regular prompting to refocus, be aware of time, have confidence in what they’re doing and feel the comfort of not being ‘in it’ alone.

Body-doubling is widely praised within “ADHD communities” as a highly effective productivity method, often cited in surveys as the top strategy, because the simple presence of another person can provide crucial external focus, accountability, and motivation, helping to overcome executive function challenges like task initiation and time blindness. While not for everything (as some find it distracting), it leverages social psychology to make tasks feel less daunting and time more real, with studies showing significant focus improvements for many individuals with ADHD.

To body-double, you simply work, clean, etc. alongside a friend, family member or a colleague. You can also use video calls or even apps like zoom to work together “remotely”, with each person focusing on their own task. The “double” doesn’t even need to help, just be present (even working on their own things), acting as an anchor for focus.

If you have ADHD, does body-doubling work for you?

Read more at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-doubling-adhd

23/03/2026

10/03/2026

This is so helpful in understanding the genuine need to move.

Autistic sensory experiences can be:
✨ Hyper-sensitive (too much)
✨ Hypo-sensitive (not enough)
✨ Fluctuating
✨ Deeply intense in both beautiful and painful ways

It’s not one-size-fits-all.

If a child covers their ears, avoids eye contact, refuses certain clothes, or melts down in busy places —
ask “What are they feeling?”
not “How do I stop this?”

If you want to support autistic people:
✔️ Try reducing sensory load in classrooms and workplaces
✔️ Offer alternatives (lighting, headphones, seating)
✔️ Believe people when they say something hurts
✔️ Stop labelling distress as defiance

Accessibility is respect.

09/03/2026

Hi, I'm Janna at Haven Home Learning and I am offering intensive revision for GCSE English Language during May.

This is designed for year 11 students on study leave, who feel that a supportive 'push over the line' would increase their confidence heading into their exams.

Gaining their hard-earned grade 4 or above will allow them to concentrate on their next steps, rather than adding a re-take of GCSE English Language to their time at college.

I will meet all students in advance of their first teaching session to establish the specific areas they need to focus on and to ensure they are comfortable working with me.

I offer a minimum of 3 x 1 hour sessions for a total of £120, and additional sessions are also available at £40 each.

My availability will be during the school day (as students are on study leave) and will be in-person at my home (Havant, Hants) or online.

08/03/2026

On International Women’s Day, here are some interesting points about ADHD in females:

🌼 Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls.

🌼 It is widely recognised that the reason for this is that females internalise their challenges making them less visible to others.

🌼 Research shows that females are more likely to blame themselves for challenges, for example by thinking:
‘I was so bad at that test’ rather than ‘What a tough test’.

🌼 More females are diagnosed with the Inattentive type of ADHD rather than the Hyperactive or Combined types.

🌼 Around 80% of people with ADHD present with other conditions, and in women these often include anxiety and depression.

08/03/2026

‘It’s not that the emotions aren’t there’

07/03/2026

Awareness and empathy around RSD could be life changing for someone you know ❤️

When Rejection Feels Like a Storm Inside

Understanding RSD in ADHD

There’s a kind of pain that doesn’t leave bruises, but it still knocks the air out of you. Someone’s tone changes slightly. A message goes unanswered. A piece of feedback is delivered gently. And suddenly, your chest feels tight, your thoughts spiral, and you’re replaying everything you said.

If you have ADHD, you might know this feeling very well.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, often called RSD, is not about being dramatic. It’s about experiencing perceived rejection or criticism with an intensity that feels overwhelming. And for many women with ADHD, it has shaped their entire life without them even realizing it.

Spiraling After “Small” Moments

It can start with something that looks small from the outside. A neutral comment. A delayed reply. A facial expression you can’t quite read.

But inside, your mind is already building a story.
“They’re upset with me.”
“I messed up.”
“I shouldn’t have said that.”

And once that spiral begins, it’s hard to stop. You replay the interaction again and again, searching for the exact moment you “ruined” something.

It’s exhausting. And it’s lonely.

When Feedback Feels Personal

Constructive criticism is meant to help. But with RSD, it can feel like a verdict on your entire character.

You don’t just hear, “This part needs improvement.”
You hear, “You’re not good enough.”

So you over-apologize. You explain yourself too much. You promise to do better, even when you weren’t wrong in the first place.

And after enough of these moments, you may start avoiding opportunities altogether. Not because you don’t care. But because you care so deeply that the risk feels unbearable.

People-Pleasing and Withdrawal

To protect yourself from that intense emotional crash, you may start trying to please everyone. You say yes when you want to say no. You double-check everything. You seek reassurance that you’re okay, that you’re not upsetting anyone.

And when it feels like too much, you withdraw. You go quiet. You pull back. Or sometimes, you become defensive because it feels safer than being vulnerable.

None of this means you’re weak.

It means your nervous system is reacting strongly to perceived disconnection.

Healing Starts With Awareness

Understanding RSD changes everything. It helps you pause before assuming the worst. It helps you separate facts from feelings. It helps you remind yourself that discomfort does not equal rejection.

Most importantly, it helps you offer yourself compassion instead of criticism.

If you see yourself in these patterns, know this: you are not overly sensitive. You are not too much. You are someone whose brain feels deeply.

And with the right support, that depth can become your strength, not your burden.

07/03/2026

I love the quote here: ‘Accessibility is respect’. ❤️

Autistic sensory experiences can be:
✨ Hyper-sensitive (too much)
✨ Hypo-sensitive (not enough)
✨ Fluctuating
✨ Deeply intense in both beautiful and painful ways

It’s not one-size-fits-all.

If a child covers their ears, avoids eye contact, refuses certain clothes, or melts down in busy places —
ask “What are they feeling?”
not “How do I stop this?”

If you want to support autistic people:
✔️ Try reducing sensory load in classrooms and workplaces
✔️ Offer alternatives (lighting, headphones, seating)
✔️ Believe people when they say something hurts
✔️ Stop labelling distress as defiance

Accessibility is respect.

07/03/2026

Interesting 🤔. Especially after all the rain and now just gloom. Loving the daffodils though!

26/02/2026

😣 ⚽️ 🏏 ⚾️ ⁉️

YES!

26/02/2026

I love this! Makes me wonder how the sayings first came about? 🧚‍♀️

ADHD daydreaming is not distraction, it’s mental multitasking. While your body sits in one place, your mind is building stories, replaying conversations, and exploring random ideas. When reality feels slow, your brain creates its own stimulation. It’s not zoning out, it’s wandering creatively.

08/02/2026

🤔

THIS!!!!!