You will know how to approach the topic and the discussions around it best based on your child's preferred communication style... To broach the topic you could try: Using books, websites and videos to explain how, where and why these changes will happen Create your own social stories about puberty and the physical changes they can expect Demonstrate how to use unfamiliar products, like sanitary pads and tampons in advance Some children will refus

They aim to help parents and carers better understand their child's behaviour and communication to provide a toolbox of strategies to help them as they grow...\nSpeech & Language Therapists support young people who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing

uk   Information from home Parent Observation Questionnaire (POQ) Information from school Teacher Observation Questionnaire (TOQ) Supporting information will be considered from: SENDCOs, Educational Psychologists or Specialist Teachers specially trained professionals, for example, Speech and Language Therapists information from the young person NDS Self-Questionnaire What To Do When we are considering if an assessment of possible au

\nOthers have developed quick wits, creativity and excellent communication skills

 \nInclusion also covers support with social development, such as helping a child with their communication needs or supporting the development or maintenance of friendships throughout their school life

If your child/young person requires any communication aids or a visual timetable, have these ready and available

You can do this by: Reading, watching, or listening to content created by neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ people or organisations Search for national charities like Stonewall, or local support services like LGBTQ+ Project for guides and suggested reading Find families in similar situations with support groups, or online forums It's important to talk about the unique differences and strengths of being LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent, which can be more

Autistic people will typically experience differences in the following areas: Social communication and social interaction differences Repetitive and restrictive behaviour Over or under sensory sensitivity Highly focused interests The features of autism cover a broad range of strengths and differences in these areas which vary from person to person and across genders

Neurodivergent children may take longer to develop communication and functional skills and this can make it harder for them to have that confidence and self-belief