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Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Children: Articles for Parents
Practical guidance on ADHD, autism, dyslexia, emotional regulation, confidence and school support.
Written by Charlotte MacDougall, neurodivergence specialist, Specialist Teacher, Dyslexia Assessor, former school leader and author of Reclaiming the Narrative and Thriving with SEND.
🌿Dyslexia & Learning Difficulties
> Could My Child Be Dyslexic? Signs Parents Often Notice First
Wondering whether your child's difficulties with reading, spelling or writing could be signs of dyslexia?
> Can a Child Be Dyslexic and Still Read Well?
Can children be dyslexic if they can read? Learn why bright dyslexic children can be missed and when a dyslexia assessment may help.
> What Happens During a Dyslexia Assessment?
Find out what happens during a dyslexia assessment, what is tested and how the report helps your child.
> How Much Does a Dyslexia Assessment Cost in the UK?
Find out how much a dyslexia assessment costs, what is included and how to choose the right assessor.
> Dyslexia Assessment Tunbridge Wells: Choosing the Right Support for Your Child
Looking for a dyslexia assessment near Tunbridge Wells? Charlotte MacDougall provides a limited number of specialist diagnostic dyslexia assessments for children across Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough, Kent and East Sussex, combining professional assessment with a focus on understanding each child’s strengths, confidence and learning profile.
🌿ADHD & Executive Function
🌿Autism, Masking & Emotional Regulation
> How can I supporting executive function in my neurodivergent child?
Planning • Organisation • Working memory • Independence
> Do fidget toys help ADHD children focus?
ADHD support • Attention • Movement • Classroom strategies
> Why do neurodivergent children mask?
Masking can make it seem like neurodivergent children are "coping fine". But we want to help them understand their mask so they use it less and thrive.
> Dysregulation, overwhelm or anxiety? Understanding your neurodivergent child’s emotions
Emotional regulation • Nervous system • Behaviour • Anxiety
> Is my highly sensitive child neurodivergent? Understanding sensitivity and overwhelm
Sensitivity • Autism • Regulation • Understanding behaviour
🌿Confidence, Identity & Resilience
> Rethinking Resilience: Grace as much as Grit
Confidence • Emotional wellbeing • Self-belief • SEN support
> Dysregulation, overwhelm or anxiety? Understanding your neurodivergent child’s emotions
Emotional regulation • Nervous system • Behaviour • Anxiety
> Supporting confidence and resilience in neurodivergent children
Strengths • Identity • Mindset • Emotional wellbeing
> How can I support my child after difficult moments? The Accept-Explain-Reframe technique
Connection • Emotional regulation • Communication • Confidence
> Is Neurodivergence a Disability? Understanding Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Support Needs
Identity • Stigma • Mindset Shift • Confidence • Ableism
> Understanding Interoception and Its Impact on Neurodivergent Confidence
Interoception differences • Confidence • Bodily sensations • Toileting
🌿School Support & Inclusion
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> How can schools support neurodivergent children?
Small classroom adjustments can make a significant difference. Explore practical ways schools can support executive function, regulation, confidence and different learning needs.
> What should I do if I think my child has SEN?
First steps • School support • Assessments • Understanding needs
> Why we need to change the way we talk about neurodivergence and SEN
Neuroaffirming support • Difference • Identity • Inclusion
> Maths anxiety: practical strategies that help
Confidence • Learning differences • Anxiety • School support
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