Welcome to my blog! Here I share what I've learned from creating distraction-free learning materials for my autistic son and working with 20,000+ families worldwide. Discover practical strategies, research-backed insights, and honest perspectives on supporting neurodivergent learners.
About Bastian Schroeder
Father First, Educational Materials Creator Second
I'm not a professional educator—I'm a parent who watched his autistic son struggle with traditional workbooks and decided to create something better. What started at a kitchen table has become 20,000+ workbooks sold worldwide and educational apps used in German schools. I share what I've learned from lived experience, cognitive science research, and feedback from thousands of families navigating neurodivergent education.
- ✓ Creator of distraction-free learning materials for neurodivergent children
- ✓ 20,000+ workbooks trusted by families in 20+ countries
- ✓ Educational apps adopted by German schools and special education programs
- ✓ 4.5★ average rating across 300+ parent and teacher reviews
Why This Blog is Different
Lived Experience: I write from the perspective of a parent who's been through the homework battles, the sensory meltdowns, and the search for materials that actually work.
Research-Backed: Every recommendation is grounded in cognitive load theory, neurodivergent research, and educational psychology—but explained in parent-friendly language.
Real-World Tested: Insights refined through feedback from 20,000+ families, teachers in German schools, and thousands of neurodivergent children.
No Corporate Spin: Honest, practical advice from someone who creates materials because they needed them, not to hit quarterly targets.
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From Frustration to Fun - Turning Writing Practice Into Play
Discover game-based writing exercises that transform reluctant writers into eager learners while strengthening fine motor skills through play-based activities that actually work.
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