Children and young people develop in different ways and at different rates. You may have concerns about your child's speech and language, communication, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, social skills, attention, learning or overall development.
Sometimes these differences may be linked to neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the differences in how people's brains work and process information. This can include autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other ways of thinking, learning and experiencing the world.
Some children receive support or a diagnosis when they are young, while others may not realise they are neurodivergent until their teenage years or adulthood. Whether you are a parent, carer or young person seeking answers, it's never too early or too late to learn more about how you or your child experiences the world.
You do not need a diagnosis to seek advice or support. Whether you are just starting to notice differences, waiting for assessments or looking for support following a diagnosis, this section will help you understand more about child development, neurodiversity and the support available to children, young people and their families