Post-diagnosis support for young people: Autism, ADHD, dyslexia & dyscalculia

What can help after a young person receives an autism, ADHD, dyslexia or dyscalculia diagnosis? In this Evolve Skills Academy video, Dr Laura Powling and Kate Crawford-Blake talk directly to young people about what a neurodevelopmental diagnosis can mean, the different emotions that may follow, and practical ways to understand their strengths, challenges and support needs. The video includes the experiences of young people who have received diagnoses themselves. They discuss school, exams, attention, reading and writing, sensory experiences, friendships, masking, feeling overwhelmed and the strategies they have found helpful. This can be used as a post-diagnosis support resource for young people and may also be helpful for teachers, SENCOs, parents and carers who want to understand how to support conversations after diagnosis. The video explores: • what neurodiversity and neurodivergence mean • experiences of receiving an autism, ADHD, dyslexia or dyscalculia diagnosis • challenges with focus, reading, writing, sensory overload, change and social situations • how stress and overwhelm can build up • practical strategies including planning, movement breaks and preparing for new situations • recognising strengths and finding approaches that work for the individual • talking to trusted adults when worries or low mood become difficult • why a diagnosis can provide understanding without defining who a young person is Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and introductions 00:20 Neurodiversity and what a diagnosis can mean 00:53 Young people share their experiences of diagnosis 05:12 Understanding autism and ADHD 06:07 Dyslexia and dyscalculia 06:32 Challenges at school and home 07:07 Young people share the challenges they experience 11:54 Finding strategies that help 12:30 The stress bucket: overwhelm and regulation 13:02 Young people share strategies that work for them 17:55 Practical strategies for everyday life 18:25 Recognising strengths 20:32 Wellbeing and talking to trusted adults 20:53 Your diagnosis does not define you 21:41 Advice young people would give their younger selves Explore neurodiversity training for schools: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/sectors/ed... Explore Evolve Skills Academy: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/ Watch more Evolve Skills Academy webinars: https://evolveskillsacademy.com/training/w... Follow Evolve Skills Academy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveskillsacad... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Evolve-Ski... About the presenters Dr Laura Powling is CEO and Founder of Evolve and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Kate Crawford-Blake is Head of Training, Research and Development at Evolve Skills Academy and a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner and Speech and Language Therapist. This video is an educational resource and does not replace individual clinical advice or support. If a young person is struggling with their wellbeing, encourage them to speak with a trusted adult and seek appropriate professional support where needed. #PostDiagnosisSupport #Neurodiversity #AutismSupport #ADHD #SEND