Neurodivergent Children
Belonging | Neuroaffirming practice | Felt safety | Practical strategies | Inspiring training | Supportive consultancy | Rooted in lived experience of being an autistic educator and parenting in a neurodivergent family |
How I can help...
- Reducing stress and anxiety. Neurodivergent children often experience anxiety and dysregulation simply from having to navigate a world and education system designed for neurotypical children. This causes enormous pressure on the child and the family.
- Strategies for coping with meltdowns. Autistic meltdowns are not 'tantrums' or 'behaviour' in the traditional sense of the word, and they need an individualised approach that works for the child..
- Sensory aware strategies. Many autistic and ADHD children have sensory differences and it is essential any support needs are put in place in a way that is mindful of the way the child experiences the world through their vestibular, proprioceptive and interoceptive senses.
- Guidance on play, communication and social preferences. Autistic children often have specific ways of communicating, playing and interacting in a social space. My approach is not to require them to conform to neurotypical ways of being, but to enable them to be authentic to their neurotype so they can experience more a greater sense of self-regard.
- Strategies for PDA and pressure sensitivity. Pressure sensitivity and challenges with 'demands' can be incredibly alarming for children and difficult for families and teachers to know how best to provide support.Using the right strategies can make all the difference in the world.
What I Offer
Practical advice for parents & professionals
Effective strategies based in 25 years of professional experience with children and families, as well as my own lived experience of being neurodivergent and parenting a neurodivergent child.
Training, talks & workshops
Informative and inspiring training that comes from the heart of lived experience. Suitable for parents and professionals, my training is neuroaffirming, inclusive and rooted in creating a sense of belonging.
Video content for parents & professionals
Video content to help guide you as a parent or professional navigating the journey of supporting a neurodivergent child. No membership fees, just a one off payment and lifetime access.
How I Work
Children's behaviour and communication tells us a great deal about what they are experiencing and what they need us to do differently to support them.
I offer training, consultancy and support to families and professionals. This is rooted in bringing the autistic voice to conversations about a child's support needs. This creates a sense of belonging for children and their families.
My lived experience of being autistic, parenting an autistic child as as well as working with neurodivergent children for many years brings depth, insight and real life, in context understanding to the conversation.
How to work with me...
Please email hello@childhoodunderstood.com if you have any questions or to book a 1-1 session as a parent, a consultancy session as a professional or a training session for your setting or a speaking event.