Getting More Help: What are neurodevelopmental conditions?
Neurodevelopmental disorder is a term used in medical guides to diagnosis (DSM 5 and ICD 11). It has been used with reference to people who present with a ‘functional’ impairment in day-to-day life due to difference in one or more neurocognitive functions which lie at the extreme of, or outside of the perceived normal range.
Needs led support may be sufficient to support your child’s differences and difficulties, building on their strengths and those around them understanding neurodiversity.
For some children, young people, and their families a further diagnostic assessment may still be helpful, this may be for a variety of reasons.
More information on some of the most common neurodevelopment disorders can be found below.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
NHS – NHS information on the condition and support information. ADHD in children and young people – NHS
Young Minds – Information on how to get help. Home – ADHD and Mental Health | Get support | YoungMinds
ADDISS (National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service) – Provides information and support for parents and children with ADHD. http://www.addiss.co.uk/
NCMH (National Centre for Mental Health) – Information on conditions like ADHD and medication used to manage it. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (choiceandmedication.org)
ADHD UK – Written by people with ADHD for people with ADHD. ADHD UK – Homepage – ADHD UK
Autism
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to autism.
NHS – Information on autism and support available. What is autism? – NHS
NHS – How to help your autistic children with day-to-day life. How to help your autistic child with day-to-day life – NHS
Child Autism UK – Facts and information. What is Autism – Child Autism UK – releasing potential
Autism Central – Information for parents and carers. Autism Central for Parents and Carers | Autism Central
National Autistic Society – Find out more about autism and watch a film narrated by Alan Gardner, the Autistic Gardener. What is autism
Autism Education Trust – Explore all Autism Education Trust Resources, from phase specific teaching tools to parent guidance and more. Resources to Support Autistic Children and Young People
Autism Education Trust – Support information for parents. For Parents | Autism Education Trust
Me First – Great Ormond Street Hospital – An introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations.
Amazing Things Happen: Explaining autism to children (mefirst.org.uk)
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia).
NHS – Information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children – NHS
NHS – Further information on treatment. Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children – Treatment – NHS
Dyspraxia Foundation – Practical tips for everyday life. Dyspraxia Foundation
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Afasic – voice for life – Information about DLD, as well as resources and courses available. Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) – Afasic
Speech and Language UK – Information on what DLD is. Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) (speechandlanguage.org.uk)
DLD and Me – Variety of information for children and teens, parents, and teachers. What is DLD? | DLD and Me
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder – Website on a range of support information on DLD. Developmental Language Disorder – RADLD
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder – DLD Fact Sheet has been developed as a helpful resource to share with people from a variety of settings. https://radld.org/about/dld/dld-fact-sheet/
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy – DLD overview and key points Clinical information on developmental language disorder (DLD) | RCSLT
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
NHS – NHS information on the condition and support information Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
FASD South West – Information on friendship, training, resources, and events. FASD HUB South West | fasd
National Organisation for FASD – Variety of information on FASD. About FASD – National FASD
Learning Disability
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Learning Disabilities.
NHS – NHS information on the condition and support information Learning disabilities – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
MENCAP – Easy to understand information and resources relating to learning disabilities. What Is A Learning Disability? See Our Definition | Mencap
MIND – Information on;
- What is a learning disability?
- Is a learning disability a mental health problem?
- Useful contacts for learning disability support
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities – Information and resources for people with Learning Disabilities. Home | Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and Dyslexia)
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Specific Learning Difficulties; Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and Dyslexia.
Dyscalculia
British Dyslexia Association – Information on the condition. Dyscalculia – British Dyslexia Association
The Brain Charity – Information on the condition.Dyscalculia – Support for neurological conditions | The Brain Charity
Dysgraphia
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Dyslexia
NHS – NHS information on the condition and support information. Dyslexia – NHS
British Dyslexia Association – Information about Dyslexia About dyslexia – British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
British Dyslexia Association – Useful advice for:
- Children
- Adult (16+)
- Educators
- Employers
International Dyslexia Association – What is Dyslexia? Definition of Dyslexia – International Dyslexia Association (dyslexiaida.org)
Tourette’s Syndrome
In this section, you will be able to find information relating to Tourette’s Syndrome.
NHS – NHS information on the condition and support information. Tourette’s syndrome – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
NHS – Overview of Tics. Tics – NHS
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children – Information on the condition and support information. Tourette syndrome | Great Ormond Street Hospital (gosh.nhs.uk)
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children – Video on what are the differences between Tourette syndrome, classic tics, and functional tics? What are the differences between Tourette syndrome, classic tics, and functional tics?
Tourettes action – A guide to TS for children and young people. 1487860486_TS–the-simple-truth—A-guide-to-TS-for-children-and-young-people.pdf (tourettes-action.org.uk)