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NEURODIVERSITY

Neurodivergent brains process the world differently and this can be confusing and exhausting for young people and their families.  Sometimes individuals can reach adulthood before identifying the struggles they may be having. 
Common diagnoses are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, intellectual or learning disabilities.

IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING:

ACADEMICALLY?

SOCIALLY?

ORGANISING THEMSELVES?

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DO THEY EXPERIENCE REGULAR ANXIETY OR HAVE DIFFICULTIES REGULATING?

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HAVE YOU NOTICED REPETITIVE BEHAVIOURS OR OBSESSIONS?

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HAS THE TRANSITION TO PREP OR HIGH SCHOOL BEEN DIFFICULT FOR YOUR CHILD?

Children who may be neurodivergent can often struggle with changes to routine, high sensory environments, peer relationships and transitions even though they achieve well academically or usually appear to cope.  Children can express this with dysregulated behaviours but they also may be masking and hiding the amount of effort they need to put in to appear like they are ok.
Both children and their parents/carers learning about neurodiversity can assist to make things clearer and identify helpful strategies.
Being You Behaviour Consultant Ainsley Duncan is experienced in all aspects of neurodiversity and working within schools to support young people.  Come in and talk with Ainsley to make a plan.

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A RECENT DIAGNOSIS WHICH YOU DON’T FULLY UNDERSTAND?

Being You Mental Health runs parent group sessions – get all the information you need in a group environment where you get to meet other parents navigating the same journey.

 

Being You also offers individual education and support sessions to parents (and children/adolescents) to help understand diagnosis, what it means for your child and family and how you can support your child moving forward.

AS AN ADULT

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HAVE YOU ALWAYS FELT YOU WERE DIFFERENT? 

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HAD DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING OTHERS’ BEHAVIOURS OR MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS?

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DO YOU EXPERIENCE ANXIETY BUT ARE NOT SURE WHY?

Learning about neurodiversity can assist to make things clearer and identify helpful strategies.

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Counselling (and in some cases formal assessment) can help.

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If you are unsure if this may apply to you, book a session to talk with an experienced clinician to identify your needs.

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