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Autism
An overview of autism — how it can present, alongside common strengths and support needs.
Dr Joe White is also the co-creator of the School Masking Scales. Learn more about this innovative resource here.
Resources
At-a-glance guides.
Free, general-information guides to common areas of neurodiversity. They are for background understanding only — not a diagnosis, an assessment, or advice about an individual child or young person.
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Neurodiversity guides.
Each guide is a short PDF summarising how a profile can present, common strengths and needs, and helpful starting points. Download whichever are useful to you.
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ADHD
A short introduction to ADHD, covering attention, activity and impulsivity, and ways to help.
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DCD / Dyspraxia
Key points on developmental co-ordination disorder and its impact on movement and daily tasks.
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Sensory Processing
How sensory processing differences can shape everyday experiences at home and at school.
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Dyslexia
A quick guide to dyslexia and the literacy difficulties it can involve, with helpful approaches.
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Dyscalculia
An overview of dyscalculia and the number and maths difficulties it can involve.
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Dysgraphia
Key points on dysgraphia and the handwriting and written-expression difficulties it can involve.
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Developmental Language Disorder
An introduction to DLD and speech, language and communication needs, with ways to help.
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PDA (Demand Avoidance)
A careful overview of the demand-avoidant profile known as PDA, usually understood within autism.
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Tics & Tourette Syndrome
Key points on tics and Tourette syndrome, common myths, and supportive approaches.
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Selective Mutism
An introduction to selective mutism, an anxiety-based difficulty with speaking in certain settings.
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Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Understanding EBSA (school anxiety) and gradual, collaborative ways to support attendance.
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Learning Disability
An overview of learning disability and global developmental delay, with strengths and support.
These guides give general information only and are not a substitute for individual assessment or advice. To discuss a particular child or young person, make a referral or get in touch.