The Australian Government Department of Social Services funded this work as part of a larger project aimed at building workforce capability in the Family Mental Health Support Services.
These 3 information sheets are about supporting neurodivergent children and young people.
They define key terms associated with neurodivergence and provide guidance on understanding and accommodating 2 common areas of difference for neurodivergent children and young people:
- neurocognitive functioning
- sensory processing
Our aim is to enhance readers’ basic neurodivergence literacy, lay the groundwork for further learning and promote informed discussions about neurodiversity.
They can be used by anyone involved in supporting neurodivergent children and young people, including practitioners supporting children and families as well as parents and carers.
