Masking - Why School and Home Can Feel So Different

Supporting a neurodivergent child can be rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. This video is part of a free parent and carer series created by the North Somerset Educational Psychology Service. For printable fridge guides accompanying this series, please visit our online training library: https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services... The series explores practical, needs-led approaches for supporting neurodivergent children with everyday challenges including emotional regulation, sensory differences, anxiety, routines, transitions, eating, sleep, behaviour and family wellbeing. Whether your child is diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or simply finding daily life difficult, these videos aim to help you understand the needs behind behaviour and develop practical strategies that support long-term wellbeing and independence. In this video, we focus on the concept of 'masking' and how it explains big differences in our children's responses at home compared to school. If you find this video helpful, please consider liking, subscribing and sharing it with other parents, carers or professionals who may benefit. For more local support, please visit the websites of North Somerset Parents and Carers Working Together and SEND and You: https://www.nspcwt.org/ & https://www.sendandyou.org.uk/ #Neurodiversity #AutismParenting #ADHDParenting #ParentingSupport #educationalpsychology autism, autism parenting, ADHD, ADHD parenting, neurodivergent child, neurodiversity, autistic child, SEND, special educational needs, educational psychology, parenting support, autism support, ADHD support, emotional regulation, sensory needs, child anxiety, school anxiety, school refusal, co-regulation, executive functioning, behaviour as communication, needs-led parenting, family wellbeing, parent wellbeing, parent carer support, neurodiversity affirming, supporting neurodivergent children, raising autistic children, supporting autistic children, supporting ADHD children, daily living skills, sleep difficulties, picky eating, transitions, independence skills, autistic masking, autistic burnout, child development, family support, parent guidance