--- title: 'Understanding Neurodiverse Children' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/understanding-neurodiverse-children' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/understanding-neurodiverse-children.md' date: '2026-03-04' description: 'Discover how to recognise and support neurodivergent learners with evidence-based advice and lived experiences from leading psychologists, educators, and families. This film breaks down what neurodiversity really means, why some children “mask” at school, and how small classroom and home adaptations can make a big difference. You’ll learn: What neurodiversity is - and why every child’s brain works differently How masking can hide Autism or ADHD, especially in girls The overlap between neurodivergent experiences, like Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism Practical strategies to build confidence, self-esteem, communication and reduce anxiety The 3 C’s Framework - Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage for understanding behaviour Why early recognition and emotional support matter for long-term wellbeing Featuring Expert Insights From: • Dr. Bettina Hohnen - Child Psychologist & Neurodevelopmental Specialist • Mel Wiltshire - Dyslexia Educational Expert & Inclusive Learning advocate • Lived experiences from children and young people about life with ADHD, Autism & Dyslexia' taxonomy: category: - Neurodivergence tag: - ADHD - Autism - Dyspraxia - Dyslexia - Dyscalculia - Tourettes type: - Video contributor: - 'Dr Bettina Hohnen' - 'Mel Wiltshire' --- # Understanding Neurodiversity [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Dyspraxia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyspraxia) [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) [ Dyscalculia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyscalculia) [ Tourettes ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Tourettes) [ ![Nip in the Bud](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/themes/nitb/images/logos/round-logo.png) ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us "About Nip in the Bud") ![Dr Bettina Hohnen](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-bettina-hohnen/dr-bettina-hohnen.webp) Speaker [Dr Bettina Hohnen](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-bettina-hohnen)speaker Duration: 0h 12m 44s Published: November 2025 Produced and Directed by: [Will Fielding](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/will-fielding) Discover how to recognise and support neurodivergent learners with evidence-based advice and lived experiences from leading psychologists, educators, and families. This film breaks down what neurodiversity really means, why some children “mask” at school, and how small classroom and home adaptations can make a big difference. **You’ll learn:** - What neurodiversity is - and why every child’s brain works differently - How masking can hide Autism or ADHD, especially in girls - The overlap between neurodivergent experiences, like Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism - Practical strategies to build confidence, self-esteem, communication and reduce anxiety - The 3 C’s Framework - Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage for understanding behaviour - Why early recognition and emotional support matter for long-term wellbeing **Featuring Expert Insights From:**• Dr. Bettina Hohnen - Child Psychologist & Neurodevelopmental Specialist • Mel Wiltshire - Dyslexia Educational Expert & Inclusive Learning advocate • Lived experiences from children and young people about life with ADHD, Autism & Dyslexia --- Was this helpful? 0 0 Share: [ Previous Post](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/challenging-misconceptions-about-autism-in-children) [Next Post ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/my-voice-matters) #### Other Related Posts: ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/03.dyslexia/how-to-support-dyslexic-children/dyslexiastill.jpg) ### Article: How to support dyslexic children [Article: How to support dyslexic children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia/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… [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/breaking-down-barriers-to-learning/barriers-to-learning-02.jpg) ### Video: Breaking down barriers to learning [Video: Breaking down barriers to learning](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/breaking-down-barriers-to-learning) In this 3-minute film, children talk about their difficulties with learning and how these make them feel. 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