Neurodiversity vs. Neurodevelopmental Impairment: Understanding the Difference

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Neurodiversity celebrates natural differences in how brains work

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Neurodevelopmental impairments involve challenges that significantly affect daily functioning and may require support

Real classroom challenges, answered with evidence-based strategies in our course.

A child avoids eye contact—do we teach them to look up or respect their comfort?
A student stims in class—do we stop them or understand it's their way to self-regulate?
A child hyperfocus's on trains—do we redirect or use it as a learning tool?
A student struggles with group work—do we push social skills or offer quiet alternatives?
A child doesn’t speak but understands—do we wait to teach or use visual supports?
A child has meltdowns in noisy spaces—do we discipline or provide sensory breaks?
A student paces during lessons—do we ask them to sit still or build in movement time?
A child resists handwriting—do we insist or explore typing and fine motor alternatives?
A student struggles with transitions—do we rush them or prepare with visual cues?
A child doesn't follow verbal instructions—do we label them defiant or try visual prompts?
A child refuses to follow instructions—do we label it defiance or explore what’s overwhelming them?
A child has a meltdown during routine tasks—do we punish or pause to understand the trigger?
A student struggles with coordination—do we assume clumsiness or support for dyspraxia?
A child avoids reading out loud—do we call it laziness or screen for dyslexia?
A student drifts off during lessons—do we demand focus or adapt to attention differences?

Testimonial

Three Bridge Primary School, Ealing, London

“ What we've learned from these sessions has made us rethink some of our approaches to interventions, with a long-term view of the child in mind. What you've shared with us is really useful; we're so grateful".

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Expert Advice

The creator of the course, Dr Rahul Bharat, is an experienced clinician working as an expert in the field of Neurodisability and Epilepsy. Every day he meets with families who are concerned about their children’s neuro developmental issues. After meeting with so many parents, it has become clear to him that there is a huge disconnect between the specialist making the diagnosis and the support system provided for the child.

Tackling Uncertainty

Some parents might reject a diagnosis, whilst others may think it is the wrong diagnosis, or that there are other undetected issues in addition to the diagnosis. The course replaces panic with Plan and strategy.

We designed this course to provide

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Identification

Understand brain development Neurodiversity and child's behaviour. Escalate and facilitate diagnosis

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Strategies

Classroom environmental modification, strategies based on Diagnosis, Needs, Weakness and Strengths

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Escalation

The essential 'do's and don’ts' based on the evidence. Early escalation to specialist. Parental support.

Testimonials

A fantastic clear, simple course that explains vocabulary and terms used. The videos within it are superb.

Becky Prior, Cornwall Council, Early intervention for Autsim team

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