<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Madeleine Welsh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madeleine Welsh]]></description><link>https://www.madeleinewelsh.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:06:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.madeleinewelsh.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Sensory Overload: Why Everyday Environments Can Feel Overwhelming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding sensory overload can help parents, teachers, and caregivers better support neurodivergent children. Learn why everyday environments can become overwhelming, recognise common signs, and discover practical ways to create calmer, more supportive spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.madeleinewelsh.net/post/understanding-sensory-overload</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e5b1f61674ad8b6e0c129</guid><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodiversity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parents & Caregivers]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:43:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2c204e_636256bd2e2e49debd191d8673de465b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeleine Welsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Autistic Masking? Understanding the Hidden Effort Behind Fitting In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autistic masking is the hidden effort many autistic people make to fit into a world that isn't always designed for them. Learn what masking is, why it happens, how it affects mental health, and how parents and teachers can create environments where children feel safe to be themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.madeleinewelsh.net/post/what-is-autistic-masking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5697b55e603ccfb32fd3b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neurodiversity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy & Inclusion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2c204e_ad18db29f4f3457d93a79ab568c3de3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_826,h_293,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeleine Welsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Awareness to Acceptance: Why Understanding Neurodiversity Isn't Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awareness helps people recognise neurodiversity, but acceptance creates meaningful change. Discover why moving beyond awareness is essential for building schools, workplaces, and communities where neurodivergent people feel genuinely understood, respected, and included.
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