Supporting a child or young person
Start with what your child needs.
Explore understanding, everyday experiences and education support. Check each resource’s age range and location when choosing what is relevant.
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Follow the parents & carers pathway
Move step by step from noticing needs to school support, referral, assessment and review.
Explore by topic
Start with what feels most relevant.
Education adjustments
Learning environments, study and support
Communication differences
Different ways of expressing and understanding
Sensory processing differences
Sound, light, touch, movement and sensory needs
Routines and transitions
Preparing for changes and everyday routines
Assessment and diagnosis
Understanding assessment and preparing for conversations
ADHD
Understanding attention regulation, impulsivity, executive-function differences and how ADHD can affect everyday life.
Autism
Understanding autistic traits, sensory differences, communication, routines and patterns of thinking.
Where next?