Hello, my name is Emma and I’m the founder of Spark & Settle. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me and why I created Spark & Settle. People often ask what inspired me to start Spark & Settle, and the answer is simple—it’s something that’s deeply personal to me. I’m autistic and have ADHD, and throughout my life I’ve experienced first-hand how difficult it can be to understand and manage my own emotions. As a parent to two autistic and ADHD children, I’ve also seen first-hand how difficult it can be when children experience big feelings but don’t yet have the words, understanding or tools to make sense of them. Through our home education journey, I’ve met many wonderful families and had the opportunity to see how valuable emotional education can be for children. I truly believe that understanding emotions is an important life skill, and that every child should have the opportunity to learn about their emotions in a fun, engaging and practical way. That passion led me to spend years expanding my knowledge through study, training and research. I wanted to ensure I had the right understanding, skills and experience to create educational sessions that families could trust.