A page you can share with school

This page is designed to be shared directly with teachers and school staff. It will provide a concise overview of neurodivergent profiles, written in accessible language for educators who may not have specialist training. It will cover what neurodivergence is, what it is not, and how it typically presents in the classroom.

This section will explain common neurodivergent traits that teachers may observe, including difficulties with transitions, sensory sensitivities, social communication differences, executive function challenges, and variable performance. It will help teachers understand that these are neurological differences, not behavioural choices.

This section will address common misconceptions that teachers may hold, including the belief that neurodivergent children will "grow out of it", that good academic performance means a child does not need support, and that behaviour management strategies designed for neurotypical children will work for all pupils.

This section will provide a set of practical, evidence-based strategies that teachers can use in the classroom to support neurodivergent pupils, including visual supports, structured routines, sensory accommodations, and communication adjustments. It will emphasise that many of these strategies benefit the whole class, not just the neurodivergent child.

This section will close with guidance on how teachers can work effectively with parents of neurodivergent children, including the importance of believing parental reports of difficulty at home, communicating proactively rather than only when problems arise, and recognising that parents are experts on their own child.