ND Support

Embracing Difference is a 6-session recorded group for parents of primary aged children who are neurodivergent or present with developmental divergence. The group aims to provide parents with up-to-date information and strategies to support their child, to optimise their learning and reduce distress. It The also offers strategies to support parental self-care and wellbeing. 

Embracing Difference draws from current research and evidence-based practice to provide information on how to support children who are neuro-divergent. Each week focusses on a different area and provides strategies and information for parents to use with their child, in order to support them to flourish. 

•Session 1: Introduction to neurodevelopmental diversity 

•Session 2: Communication 

•Session 3: Sensory issues & sleep 

•Session 4: Social emotional skills 

•Session 5: Supporting behaviour 

•Session 6: Celebrating difference 

How do I access it? 

You can access all 6 recorded group sessions using the below weblink to a Vimeo video channel:  https://vimeo.com/channels/1927448 

Or on the Lothian CAMHS website under Video Resources for Parents & Carers: Video Resources for Parents & Carers – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 

Supporting resources 

There is a parent/carer workbook entitled “Embracing Differences Workbook “which provides a space for parents to take notes and reflect on their experience. 

As parents watch the recorded group sessions, they can add to the Child Portfolio noting key strategies they wish to try with their child.