\n","blocks":{"contentData":[],"settingsData":[]}} Tips For Common Differences Communication We use communication to connect with others, develop relationships and have our needs met... Use visuals to support communication . If you have any ongoing communication issues that need some extra support, speak to your GP about getting a referral to... Communication Behaviours  At times, your child may behave in a way that could be seen as being disruptive

  Selective mutism can also affect more than just speech itself, as anxiety may affect other communication methods, such as non-verbal communication (facial expression, eye contact, gesture) and written communication

Schools will be mindful of the barriers children face, and by having good communication with parents, can put additional support in place to hel... Reasons For School Attendance Issues Communication With School It's important to explore issues your child is facing and communicate any problems with the school... Communication With School Getting Help For School Refusal For some children and young people, the school environment can feel overwhelming

For example: What does the change involve? When will it take place? Who else is involved? When discussing upcoming changes with your child, use whatever communication style works best for your family... While some navigate these changes with relative ease, others may need much more support, understanding and open communication to help them process the transition

  If your child finds verbal communication difficult, you could try using visual supports such as drawings or photos... Learn more about communication Minimising the Risk of a Meltdown Let us know what you think! We've been working together in Norfolk and Waveney with families and professionals to put together information, advice and resources that are helpful to families

Spotting Differences Regularly having a meltdown before or after school Regularly being upset when they go to school Showing anxiety when you leave them Getting in trouble at school for their behaviour Having difficulty controlling their emotions Being overwhelmed by loud noises Emotional Regulation Making friends Hiding away and being unusually quiet Not eating at lunchtime Reluctance to go to school Avoiding eye contact Not smiling when

This could be because they have difficulty processing social and emotional information, or they are particularly sensitive to sounds or smells, or because they struggle with communication and social interaction... Sleep disorders From potty training to constipation, the relationship with neurodivergent children's diet, interception challenges and differences in understanding and communication can lead to toileting challenges

Explain games simply to your child – if your child finds understanding instructions harder you might need to repeat them a lot, use any communication aids your child finds helpful

  Occupational Therapists Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT) work with children and young people who have differences with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing... As part of the multidisciplinary team, they would support the assessment and diagnosis specialising in communication needs and sensory differences

For example, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), a social communication disorder, or social, emotional and mental health needs... These might be communication, emotional, physical or medical needs... They may specialise in: Communication and interaction Cognition (emotional, intellectual, social understanding) and learning Social, emotional and mental health Sensory and physical needs Some schools may cover a broad range of conditions like visual imp