Most of us adjust how we behave depending on where we are. We might speak differently at work than we do at home. We might behave differently around close friends than we do with strangers. For neurodivergent children and young people, however, adjusting to fit in can sometimes go much further. They may learn to carefully monitor how they speak, move, communicate or respond in order to meet expectations around them. This is often described as masking or camouflaging. And whil

For children and young people, seeing themselves reflected positively in the world around them can be incredibly powerful. Recently, Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo released his first children's book, featuring a neurodivergent main character. It is a lovely example of something that can have a much bigger impact than simply including a neurodivergent character in a story. It gives neurodivergent children and young people the opportunity to see someone like themselves

If your child or young person has a NDIS plan, you may be wondering whether it can fund support work, mentoring or community participation. The answer is often yes, but it depends on your child or young person's individual goals, support needs and the funding included in their NDIS plan. Understanding NDIS funding can feel overwhelming at first. Between different funding categories, management options and plan reviews, it's easy to feel unsure about what your family can acces