Why children need support based on needs, not just labels
New research suggests ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental traits often overlap. The practical message is simple: support should follow a child’s needs, not just their label.
New research suggests ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental traits often overlap. The practical message is simple: support should follow a child’s needs, not just their label.
A new animation from Made By Dyslexia aims to change what children and families find when they search “what is dyslexia?” online. The film challenges negative descriptions and presents dyslexia as a different way of thinking, not just a difficulty.
Shaun Ryder’s comments about ADHD, neurodiversity and the Happy Mondays open up a wider conversation about late diagnosis, misunderstood behaviour and the labels people carry before anyone understands what is really going on.
A useful NHS Employers guide on supporting neurodivergent staff, including workplace culture, recruitment, communication, psychological safety and sensory-friendly environments.