A Threat to Neurodiversity? Unpacking the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Neurodiversity advocates raise concerns about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, citing threats to education and inclusive learning. Learn More
The First Stitch: Why an early diagnosis is a lifeline, not a label
Early autism/ADHD diagnosis empowers parents and children, offering understanding, access to vital support like EHCPs, and a path to authentic self-acceptance. Learn More
The Problem Isn’t the Pupil, It’s the Scissors: Building a Truly Neuro-Inclusive School
Discover how shifting our perspective from “fixing the pupil” to changing the “tools” can create truly neuro-inclusive schools. This article explores how typical school environments act like ‘right-handed scissors’ for neurodivergent children and offers practical strategies for building a supportive, flexible, and accepting educational space that unlocks...Learn More
H4P now offers Right to Choose
Autism & ADHD assessments for children & young people (up to 18) are now available at Help for Psychology under Right to Choose. Learn More
A Stitch in Time: the Benefits of an Early Autism Diagnosis
Read the story of a thriving young autistic person and how early diagnosis and support has helped him achieve his goals. Learn More
Autism related training videos for GPs and other health professionals
Help for Psychology, an organisation with extensive experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals, played a key role in the creation or Training videos created for GPs and other health professionals address the challenges faced by autistic adults in accessing healthcare. Learn More
Free Psycho-Education Sessions For Parents/Carers with Autistic children and young people
We’re developing free-of-charge parent/carer sessions for families with autistic children and young people. Join the conversation and share your insights to help us make them as valuable as possible. Learn More
Our new ‘Managing Emotions and Relationships Skills’ group
A 10 week DBT-informed group covering topics such as Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Each 1hr group session is designed to help adolescents (aged 14-17) with an autism diagnosis and difficulty with emotion regulation. Learn More
We are helping GPs become more aware of how to support Autistic people
Just over a year ago, I was privileged to be invited to the offices of the wonderful Sunshine Support team to take part in a training video for GP’s, organised by Cathie Long, an Autistic/ADHD social worker, and good friend of mine. This training video was sponsored by Health Education England and was intended to provide advice and guidance to General Practitioners when working with Autistic...Learn More