Neurodivergence

Being neurodiverse or having a neurodiverse family member can be really positive, but can also be confusing at times, especially when family members don't understand what is happening for their child or young person.

The Amazing Things project have produced a number of videos about neurodivergence.

Autism

The National Autistic Society (NAS) have created some helpful guides to support understanding and enable parents and carers and siblings to better support their autistic family member.

Ambitious About Autism have some helpful guides about autism for family members, including one especially for grandparents.

The following video clips are aimed at developing a better understanding of what it's like to be autistic:

• Too much information - NAS
• Can you make it to the end? - NAS
• Make it Stop - NAS

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Here are a selection of video clips that might help your relatives to develop a better understanding of what it's like to have ADHD:

• What is ADHD? - Amazing Things Project
• What is ADHD and does my child have it? - BBC Bitesize
• Videos to help explain more about ADHD - ADHD UK

Dyscalculia

• What dyscalculia is and how it impacts on everyday life - Contact.

Dyslexia

• The British Dyslexia Association website has resources for supporting dyslexics and a British Dyslexia Association channel on YouTube
• BBC Bitesize has a section on SEND, with some specific resources about dyslexia