10 Tips to Supporting your Neurodiverse Child in School

24/01/2025 | Jessica Burns
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Navigating the school environment with a neurodiverse child can be both rewarding and challenging. Parents may feel uncertain about how to help their child succeed in a setting that can feel overwhelming. 

 

Here are 10 tips to help your child succeed at school:

 

  1. Get to know what your child needs and struggles with.

 

  1. Build a positive partnership with your child’s teacher.

 

  1. Advocate for individualised learning plans.

 

  1. Focus on strengths

 

  1. Create Predictable Routines

 

  1. Prepare for Transitions

 

  1. Support emotional regulation 

 

  1. Promote social skills in a way that honours your child’s individual strengths and needs

 

  1. Balance Support with Independence

 

  1. Build self-awareness and self-advocacy skills

 

If you would like further support in relation to any of these concerns, please contact us at Prosper Health Collective for further information on 6381 0071.