--- title: 'Nip in the Bud Factsheets' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/factsheets' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/factsheets.md' date: '2026-09-16' description: "Our factsheet collection provides clear, practical guidance on neurodivergence and mental health in children. Written for parents, carers, and educators, each factsheet explains a specific condition or challenge in straightforward language, offering evidence-based strategies for support and reassurance that you're not alone. Whether you're seeking to understand a recent diagnosis, noticing concerning behaviours, or simply want to learn more about how children's minds develop differently, these resources are designed to help you feel more confident in supporting the young people in your care. All factsheets are reviewed by mental health professionals and informed by lived experience." --- # Nip in the Bud Factsheets ### Filter by type: - [ Factsheet ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/factsheets?type=Factsheet) - [ All ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/factsheets) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/teachers-adhd-transition-exam-tips/talking-about-neurodiversity.webp) ### Factsheet: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD: Navigating Secondary School Transitions and Exams [Factsheet: The Teacher’s Guide to ADHD: Navigating Secondary School Transitions…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/teachers-adhd-transition-exam-tips) Moving to secondary school and having to manage exams can be a source of anxiety and even lead to EBSA in pupils with ADHD; this factsheet has our tips… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/managing-adhd-at-home/How-we-care-for-our-neurodivergent-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: ADHD Support Tips: A Parent’s Guide for Home Life [Factsheet: ADHD Support Tips: A Parent’s Guide for Home Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/managing-adhd-at-home) Empower your child with the exact home support tools they need to thrive. From establishing reliable routines and boosting motivation to mastering emotional… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/how-to-help-your-adhd-child-transition-to-secondary/barriers-to-learning-blog.webp) ### Factsheet: How to help your adhd child transition to secondary [Factsheet: How to help your adhd child transition to secondary](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/how-to-help-your-adhd-child-transition-to-secondary) How to support your child during the transition to secondary school and how to help manage anxiety around exams. [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/pace-a-trauma-informed-approach-to-adhd/what-is-neurodiversity.webp) ### Factsheet: PACE, a Trauma-informed approach to ADHD [Factsheet: PACE, a Trauma-informed approach to ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/pace-a-trauma-informed-approach-to-adhd) PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents/Spotting-if-a-child-is-being-bullied.jpg) ### Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents [Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying/how-to-support-a-child-who-is-being-bullied-tips-for-parents) Bullying can have a big impact on a child’s mental health, and might be in the form of physical violence, humiliation, verbal abuse, or leaving someone… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/06.anxiety/school-anxiety-practical-strategies-for-parents/Anxiety.00_03_42_06.Still008.jpg) ### Factsheet: School Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Parents [Factsheet: School Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/school-anxiety-practical-strategies-for-parents) Here are some suggestions for parents if children are struggling to go to school, feeling anxious in the lead-up to returning after holidays, or worried… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/practical-classroom-tips-for-neurodivergence-and-mental-health/OCDStill005.jpg) ### Factsheet: Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health [Factsheet: Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/practical-classroom-tips-for-neurodivergence-and-mental-health) Here are some simple tips to help accommodate the different needs of children in the classroom [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ Depression ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Depression) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) [ OCD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:OCD) [ ODD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ODD) [ Conduct Disorder ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Conduct%20Disorder) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/adhd-resources-for-parents-and-carers/adhd-add-a-teachers-experience.jpg) ### Factsheet: ADHD Resources for Parents and Carers [Factsheet: ADHD Resources for Parents and Carers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/adhd-resources-for-parents-and-carers) Understanding and supporting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find trustworthy information quickly. This downloadable… [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/lets-connect-a-classroom-guide/barriers-to-learning-22.jpg) ### Factsheet: Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide [Factsheet: Let's Connect: A Classroom Guide](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/lets-connect-a-classroom-guide) In our film "Let's Connect" we collaborated with Chickenshed, an inclusive theatre company that creates theatre, runs outreach projects, and education… [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Neurodivergence ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Neurodivergence) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/04.eating-disorders/arfid-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder/children-cooking-how-to-help-fussy-eaters.webp) ### Factsheet: ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder [Factsheet: ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/arfid-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder) ARFID is a restrictive feeding and eating disorder, involving avoiding certain foods, restricting overall intake, or both, leading to nutritional or psychosocial… [ Eating Disorders ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Eating%20Disorders) [ ARFID ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ARFID) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/strategies-to-support-childrens-wellbeing/home-learning.webp) ### Factsheet: Strategies to support children's wellbeing [Factsheet: Strategies to support children's wellbeing](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/strategies-to-support-childrens-wellbeing) This fact sheet was prepared during the COVID-19 pandemic however still provides many useful strategies for teachers to support children's mental health… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/10.body-dysmorphic-disorder/what-is-body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd/body-dysmorphia-in-kids.jpg) ### Factsheet: What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? [Factsheet: What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/body-dysmorphic-disorder/what-is-body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd) Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an anxiety-related mental health condition in which a child or adult becomes preoccupied with one or more perceived flaws… [ BDD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:BDD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/05.self-harm/self-harm-facts-signs-and-support/self-harm-in-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: Self-Harm: Facts, Signs and Support [Factsheet: Self-Harm: Facts, Signs and Support](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm/self-harm-facts-signs-and-support) Designed for adults supporting young people, this guide explains self-harm behaviours, risk factors, referral pathways, and everyday strategies to reduce… [ Self Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Self%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactive-disorder-tips-for-teachers/adhd-in-children.webp) ### Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactive-disorder-tips-for-teachers) How can teachers help ADHD pupils thrive in the classroom? [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/01.adhd/9-quick-tips-for-helping-parents-of-children-with-adhd/Trauma-and-ADHD-supporting-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: 9 Quick Tips for helping parents of children with ADHD [Factsheet: 9 Quick Tips for helping parents of children with ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd/9-quick-tips-for-helping-parents-of-children-with-adhd) Children with ADHD can have lots of energy and their brains are full of ideas and creativity. However, they can also struggle to focus, be forgetful, and… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/05.self-harm/my-child-is-self-harming-help-for-parents/emiy-self-harm.jpg) ### Factsheet: My child is self harming - help for parents [Factsheet: My child is self harming - help for parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm/my-child-is-self-harming-help-for-parents) Finding out your child is self-harming can feel overwhelming. It's important to know that with the right support, children can learn healthier ways to… [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Self Harm ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Self%20Harm) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/04.eating-disorders/disordered-eating-in-children-signs-types-and-support/children-cooking-how-to-help-fussy-eaters.webp) ### Factsheet: Disordered Eating in Children: Signs, Types and Support [Factsheet: Disordered Eating in Children: Signs, Types and Support](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/disordered-eating-in-children-signs-types-and-support) Disordered eating can affect children of any age, and the signs aren't always obvious. Understanding what to look for - and knowing when to act - can make… [ Eating Disorders ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Eating%20Disorders) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/when-children-come-back-recognising-trauma-in-school/trauma-in-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: When children come back: recognising trauma in school [Factsheet: When children come back: recognising trauma in school](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/when-children-come-back-recognising-trauma-in-school) Many children return to school carrying experiences their teachers know nothing about. Some will settle quickly; others will struggle in ways that aren't… [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/06.anxiety/about-anxiety-in-children/Anxiety.00_03_42_06.Still008.jpg) ### Factsheet: About Anxiety in Children [Factsheet: About Anxiety in Children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/about-anxiety-in-children) Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems identified in children. Estimates of the rates of prevalence vary greatly from 8% to… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/03.home-life/sleep-tips-for-parents/sleeptipsforparents.jpg) ### Factsheet: Sleep: Tips for Parents [Factsheet: Sleep: Tips for Parents](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life/sleep-tips-for-parents) Discover practical tips to help your child sleep better [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ Parenting ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Parenting) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/06.anxiety/anxiety-tips-for-teachers/anxiety-tipsforteachers.jpg) ### Factsheet: Anxiety: Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Anxiety: Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety/anxiety-tips-for-teachers) Learn how to recognise anxiety in children, understand common signs in the classroom, and discover practical strategies to help pupils feel calmer and… [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/03.trauma/supporting-children-after-trauma/supporting-a-traumatised_child.jpg) ### Factsheet: Supporting Children After Trauma [Factsheet: Supporting Children After Trauma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma/supporting-children-after-trauma) Learn how trauma affects children, recognise common reactions, and discover practical ways to support recovery through safety, routine, and emotional … [ Trauma ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Trauma) [ PTSD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:PTSD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/02.ocd/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd-tips-for-teachers/OCD-in-children.jpg) ### Factsheet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Tips For Teachers [Factsheet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Tips For Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ocd/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd-tips-for-teachers) Learn how to recognise OCD in children, understand obsessions and compulsions, and discover practical ways teachers can support pupils in the classroo… [ OCD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:OCD) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/movement-for-mental-health-in-schools/wayne-lee-sing-movement-for-mental-health.jpg) ### Factsheet: Movement for mental health in schools [Factsheet: Movement for mental health in schools](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/movement-for-mental-health-in-schools) The importance of movement for children's mental health, with easy tips for implementing it. 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