The Chaos Compass

The exams are over... so why does everyone suddenly feel a bit lost? In this honest and emotional episode, Louise opens up about the unexpected reality of the post-exam dip —that strange period when months of revision, routines and adrenaline come to an abrupt end, leaving both parents and young people wondering, "What now?" Louise reflects on her experience of supporting her children through GCSE...

Family visits. Summer holidays. Staying in other people's homes. For many families, these are things to look forward to. For parents of neurodivergent children, they can also bring a whole new layer of planning, advocacy and emotional labour. In this 20 min episode, sisters and ADHD coaches Jemma Last and Louise Kay discuss how to support ADHD and autistic children when routines change, sensory ne...

What actually is a social story — and why can it be so powerful for neurodivergent kids and adults? In this short episode, sisters Louise and Jemma talk about using social stories to reduce anxiety, prepare for new situations, build trust, and help ADHD/autistic brains feel safer navigating the world. From family gatherings and theme parks to work meetings and travelling independently, they explor...

Exam season can feel intense in any family — but when your child has an ADHD brain, revision often becomes about far more than just studying. In this episode, sisters Jemma Last and Louise Kay talk honestly about the reality of navigating exam season with neurodivergent teens: the overwhelm, the emotional rollercoasters, the task paralysis, the last-minute panic, and the daily struggle to get star...

We’ve been talking about doing this for a long time… and here we are. In this first episode, we’re introducing ourselves, The Chaos Compass, and why we’ve created this podcast. We’re sisters, navigating ADHD, SEND households, work, overwhelm—and everything in between. This podcast is about sharing the strategies, scaffolding, and small life hacks that actually work for neurodivergent brains (becau...