Support for ASD and AHD
Needs led neurodevelopment pathway
This section provides information for young people, families and professionals about a needs led approach, the assessment process and support available before, during and after assessment.
Advice from a parent of neurodiverse children
"The hardest part of getting any kind of support for yourself and your child is taking that first step. Yes it is scary talking to someone you don't know for the first time, or telling someone that you need help. But you've got to do it and you can do it. If you're waiting for someone to notice that you need help, and for them to go get it for you, you might be waiting a very long time.
Find a group of parents who also have neurodiverse children and join them. They've been there and got the T shirt. Talking with others can really help. This is sometimes called "Peer Support" or "Social Support" or "People with Lived Experience". It can be a formal arrangement (a group that meets regularly) or an informal arrangement (a group of friends or people in a similar situation who keep in touch to support each other). There are lots of charities and community groups that offer online virtual meet ups too. You don't have to feel like you're alone, because you're not."
