Neurodivergent Perspectives

Question: Are you Team Plate, Team Bowl or Team BLATE? 🤔

Sometimes what looks like a quirky preference is actually a practical adaptation that supports sensory regulation, motor coordination, joint comfort and executive functioning.🧠

Such valuable information from Mrs Speechie P 🧠💪❤️

Fantastic information about following

Really clear and important information from Dyslexia Canada. Unfortunately, here in the UK, there are still so many misconceptions and misinformation about Dysleixa, vision, and coloured overlays, despite very clear evidence having been in place for many years.

Do you have questions about ? Are you considering dyslexia assessment? Get in touch today to speak to a member of our specialist SpLD team. 🧠

📧 [email protected]

🎃👻 Trick or treating is for everyone! 💜🧡

Halloween should be about fun, not fitting in!

For some neurodivergent children, trick or treating can bring sensory overload, unexpected changes and social pressures. A few small adjustments can make a BIG difference. ✨

🧡 Ear defenders are welcome.
💜 Costumes are optional.
🧡 Quiet times count.
💜 Speaking isn't compulsory.
🧡 Leaving early is absolutely fine.

And if a child doesn't say “trick or treat”, make eye contact or respond as you expect, a little kindness and understanding go a long way. 🥰

Let's make Halloween inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for every child, celebrating different needs and different ways of joining in. 🎃👻

💜💛 Let's Talk About DLD! 💛💜

Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day! 🗣️✨

💡 Did you know that approximately 1 in 14 children have DLD?

That's around TWO children in every classroom of 30! Yet, despite being relatively common, DLD remains a condition that many people have never heard of.

🌟 So, what exactly is DLD?

DLD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how someone understands and/or uses language.

Someone with DLD might:

💜 Need extra time to understand and process spoken information.

💛 Find it tricky to follow lengthy instructions or conversations.

💜 Know what they want to say but struggle to find the right words.

💛 Find it difficult to learn new vocabulary or put together complex sentences.

💜 Experience difficulties expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas.

✨ Here's something important to remember...

DLD is NOT a reflection of someone's intelligence!

People with DLD have their own unique strengths, personalities, interests and talents, just like everyone else.

🧠 Did you know?

DLD can occur alongside other neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD and dyslexia.

And because language is involved in so much of what we do, DLD can impact learning, literacy, friendships, emotional wellbeing and everyday life.

💬 Why does raising awareness matter?

Language difficulties aren't always visible. Sometimes, a person who appears distracted, quiet or reluctant to participate may actually be finding it difficult to understand or express language.

Recognising these differences can make a HUGE difference to how we understand and support someone.

🌈 How can Speech and Language Therapy help?

At Neurodivergent Perspectives, we recognise that understanding an individual's language and communication needs can be an important part of building a fuller picture of their neurodevelopmental profile.

Alongside our neurodevelopmental assessment services, we also offer Speech and Language Therapy assessments to explore an individual's understanding and use of language, identify their communication strengths and differences, and provide recommendations for support where needed.

Because recognising and understanding communication differences can make a real difference to someone's everyday experiences, relationships and wellbeing. 💜

🌟 With the right understanding and support, people with DLD can thrive!

Let's help make this often-hidden condition more visible.

💜 Raise awareness.

💛 Celebrate strengths.

💜 Make communication accessible.

🔗 Want to learn more? Visit RADLD (Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder) for fantastic information and resources:

https://radld.org/

Are you ready to explore assessment? 🧠

Assessment can bring a whole mix of emotions, relief, excitement, gratitude, overwhelm, and sometimes a little bit of everything at once. 💗

Our feedback sessions are about more than sharing a diagnostic outcome. They’re about bringing together our multidisciplinary team’s insights, helping you make sense of your experiences, and exploring personalised support and next steps.

There’s no one right way to feel, and no two journeys are the same. We’re here to listen, understand and empower. ✨

📩 Get in touch to find out more about our neuroaffirming assessments.

[email protected]

💗 Happy Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026! 💗

From Emma & Jane in the SpLD team, and the rest of the team at Neurodivergent Perspectives — we’re celebrating dyslexic thinking in all its wonderfully different forms! ✨

Dyslexia isn’t a deficit, and it isn’t a measure of intelligence. It’s a different way of processing information, with every dyslexic person having their own unique profile of strengths, challenges and ways of learning.

This week, we’re celebrating the creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, big-picture thinking and different perspectives that dyslexic people bring to our schools, workplaces and communities. 🌟

We also know that understanding and the right support can make a huge difference. Removing barriers isn’t about changing who someone is — it’s about creating environments where different ways of thinking can thrive.

We’re proud to offer neuroaffirming, strengths-focused dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments, helping people understand their individual profile and identify the support that can make a meaningful difference.

💙 Different minds. Different strengths. Equal opportunities.

Happy Dyslexia Awareness Week from Emma, Jane & everyone at NDP! 💗

🏫 Bring into your primary school!

Looking for a ready-to-run way to help children understand dyslexia and celebrate different ways of thinking?

Our free Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026 school resource is designed for learners aged 5 to 11 and includes a ready-to-deliver assembly or lesson, plus a hands-on activity exploring the tools and adjustments that help people learn, communicate and feel confident.

📚 Includes a presentation, quiz, discussion scenario, lesson plan, teacher guidance, age-specific adaptations and printable activity sheets.

👉 Download the free resource and get your school involved in Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026: https://loom.ly/eqPn5Mw