Sometimes, through working with a young person, I may notice traits or patterns that appear consistent with neurodivergence.

These might include difficulties with:

• Attention and concentration
• Executive functioning
• Planning and organisation
• Starting or completing tasks
• Emotional regulation
• Sensory processing
• Social communication
• Transitions and changes
• Managing multiple demands
• Overwhelm and shutdown
• Anxiety and exhaustion

I may discuss these observations with the young person and their parents where appropriate.

I am not a diagnostic clinician, and I do not diagnose autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

However, I believe it is important to flag patterns that may be relevant to a young person's experience rather than overlooking them.

I can share my observations and explain why I feel they may be worth considering. What parents choose to do with that information is entirely their decision.

For some families, this may lead them to explore further assessment. For others, the information may simply help them understand their young person's needs differently.

The purpose is not to give a young person a label. It is to help make sense of their experience.

My wider experience in neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD and areas such as executive functioning and emotional regulation, informs this aspect of my work.

You can read more about this here:

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