Article: Why ADHD can go undiagnosed
For a diagnosis of ADHD, these core symptoms should be present by the age of 7 years, even if they’re not recognised until later in the child’s life.
Video: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story
In this film, Debbie explores how an earlier diagnosis could have helped her receive the right support and understanding in school.
Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers
How can teachers help ADHD pupils thrive in the classroom?
Factsheet: 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…
Article: How to support dyslexic children
Understand what dyslexia is, recognise key signs in children of all ages, and learn how to support learning differences and build confidence at home and…
Article: Recognising ADHD In Children
Learn how to recognise ADHD in children, understand key symptoms like inattention and impulsivity, and find practical ways for parents and teachers to…
Video: Understanding Dyslexic children
In this film, we meet Ayana and Sophie, who talk about what it feels like to live and learn with dyslexia, while Professor Maggie Snowling explains what…
Video: Raising an autistic child
Carrie and David describe how their happy child began to feel excluded and different when they started school. The outside world is so structured towards…
Video: Being Dad: Fathers reflect on raising autistic children
In families with autistic children, Dads can find themselves navigating family life without many people asking how they're getting on. Three fathers talk…
Video: Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie
Dan tells us how his 9-year-old son Charlie was diagnosed as autistic and what his has meant for their daily life.
Article: Inclusion for every neurodiverse child
Explore what true inclusion means for neurodiverse and mentally diverse children. This piece looks at the barriers young people face, the impact of mental…
Video: Understanding Dyslexia with Marcia Brissett Bailey
Marcia Brissett-Bailey (author of "Black, brilliant and Dyslexic") shares her experiences with the intersectionality of the issues she's faced and how…
Article: From Exclusion to Oxford: Tier Blundell’s mission to reduce school exclusions in the UK
Following our podcast conversation with Tier Blundell, this piece shares how unrecognised ADHD and racism led to his school exclusion, and how he went…
Article: Homeschooling and Neurodiversity: Scott Mair’s Family Story
Following our podcast conversation with father of seven, Scott Mair, this piece explores his family’s journey through bullying, supporting neurodivergent…
Video: My Voice Matters
We’re excited to join Place2Be with the focus on “My Voice Matters” by highlighting the many voices of the children whose experiences and perspectives…
Video: Understanding Neurodiverse Children
This film explores neurodiversity in children through real stories and expert insight - revealing how Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia shape learning, emotions,…
Article: Challenging misconceptions about autism in children
This article explores how we talk about autism, why early understanding matters, and how to support autistic children with their strengths and challenges.…
Article: How to help teachers and parents to celebrate diversity and inclusion
This article summarises the key points from our podcast episode with Lauren Whitaker, exploring how teachers and parents can celebrate diversity and support…
Article: What is PDA? (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Explore PDA through Steph’s experience supporting her daughter, Sasha. Learn why some autistic children show extreme demand avoidance, how flexible approaches…
Article: Understanding reasonable adjustments at school
In this article, we explore what it means to make reasonable adjustments at school, and how to ask for support if a child’s needs aren’t being met.
Factsheet: Conditions that accompany autism
Autism spectrum condition affects how people relate to one another and process sensory information. For children, there are often challenges that need…
Factsheet: Supporting children with ADHD
We can think of ADHD as a lifelong neurotype that shapes how someone thinks, feels, and responds to the world. It is not a flaw; it's a different processing…
Video: Autism: Tips for Teachers
Certain students may experience difficulties with transitions, requiring adult guidance to begin tasks, while others might seem distracted or absorbed…
Video: Reasonable Adjustments for Neurodivergent Children at School
Neurodivergent children often struggle in traditional classroom settings - not because they can't learn, but because the environment wasn't designed for…