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More Than Quirky

Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

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Quirky Infinity logo Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

Coke Bottle Effect

Prep and Brace: Taking on The Coke Bottle Effect

The Coke Bottle effect is known – whether it’s by this name or simply because the consequences are familiar – by the parents of many school aged neurodivergent children. It is the result of pent up emotions, masking, confusion, and internalised conflict. The Analogy Your child is a bottle of fizzy drink. They go to school, and someone else is using the hook they always hang their bag on. This shakes the bottle. They put[…]

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