The toolkit forms part of Torbay’s Graduated Response for inclusion. Use this toolkit to understand and support neurodivergent children and young people. It includes guidance on:

• understanding neurodiversity and neurodivergence
• executive functioning, including attention, organisation, working memory and flexible thinking
• sensory processing differences and motor skills
• communication, interaction and social understanding
• emotional regulation, masking and wellbeing
• managing transitions and change
• practical strategies and reasonable adjustments for everyday settings
• assessment, the graduated response and multi-agency working
• local services, referral pathways and specialist resources

This toolkit helps professionals create inclusive environments and adapt support to meet the individual strengths and needs of neurodivergent children and young people.

View and/or download the Neurodiversity Needs Toolkit