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A Parent Perspective: Supporting Neurodiverse Families

In the latest episode of SENsational, Simone Mattinson and Adele Wadey from our Parent Partnership Team join us to share their personal experiences as parents of neurodivergent children. They discuss how to effectively collaborate with school, explore self-identity and diagnosis, and emphasise the importance of self-care and reaching out for support.


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