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The big picture

When someone is struggling, there may be lifelong differences, life experiences, or both. This is not a diagnostic tool. It is a support lens.

How to use this section

• Parents/carers: scan the directory and open the page that matches what you're seeing day to day.
• Professionals: use these pages as context to reduce blame and improve practical support.
• Public: the "public" guidance is there to reduce judgement and help you respond calmly.

📖 Acronym Dictionary

Plain English meanings for SEND, education, health, safeguarding, benefits, legal and support acronyms.

Schools, councils, health services and benefits teams use acronyms like EHCP, IPP, SEND, CAMHS, MASH, LADO, PIP and DLA all the time. This page helps decode them without jargon.

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Life experiences & support topics

Common challenges, events, and experiences that need neurodivergent-informed support:

More experience pages coming soon. Have a topic suggestion? Get in touch!

Common topics

Looking for something specific? These topics are covered within our condition pages:

A note on language

Language changes over time. We use current, respectful language and acknowledge older terms so people can understand paperwork and identity without shame.

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Conditions directory

We have 33 comprehensive pages covering neurodevelopmental, genetic, learning, mental health, and neurological topics.

Popular pages:

Autism • ADHD • Learning Disability • PDA Profile • Down Syndrome • Dyslexia • Epilepsy • Cerebral Palsy

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