For example: An obsession is an unwanted or unpleasant thought, image or urge that repeatedly enters your mind, causing feelings of anxiety or unease... PDA is a range of behaviours where a child seeks to avoid a seemingly reasonable request because it triggers anxiety

We use our senses every day and they include: Hearing Vision Touch  Taste Smell  Vestibular processing (balance & movement) Proprioception (awareness of our body and the space around it) Interoception (awareness of our body's internal feelings) Children and young people who experience sensory processing differences can find that the brain processes information from one or several senses in a way that causes distress, anxiety or discomfort

  An autistic child or young person may experience burnout due to: Constantly trying to mask or hide their neurodevelopmental differences Unreasonable expectations that do not support individual strengths and needs Ongoing sensory overwhelm Additional demands of experiencing a significant life change, such as moving schools or home Social anxiety and increased social demands Lack of acceptance and support around neurodevelopmental needs Dive De

  Read more about maintaining healthy relationships for mental wellbeing Spend Time With Friends Be Present Focusing on the current moment, rather than what's coming ahead, can be a useful way to help you manage anxiety and regulate your emotions

A visit just to the building in advance of your appointment might reduce anxiety on the day

Our emotions might become stronger, including frustration, stress, anxiety, excitement, silliness, confusion, nervousness, or overwhelm

If periods are not talked about within your family, it can create anxiety for your child about what’s ahead

"It is a mental health issue" - autism and ADHD are not mental health conditions, although many autistic children and young people with ADHD suffer from anxiety or depression because their needs are not met, they do not have the right support or they are socially isolated