Over the past few months, I’ve been developing a series of free parent guides on neurodiversity. These guides are designed to give families clear explanations, practical strategies, and confidence in supporting their children’s learning. Each one draws on my 25 years of experience as an educational consultant and literacy tutor, as well as lived experience of autism and neurodivergence.

You can read the full guides on Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy or download printable versions from my TES shop.

Autism in Girls: A Guide for Parents

This guide helps parents recognise the often-missed signs of autism in girls. It explores how masking and social motivation can hide difficulties and offers practical strategies to support confidence and wellbeing.
👉 Read the full guide on Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy
👉 Download from TES – Autism in Girls: A Guide for Parents

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Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Parents

Clear explanations of what dyslexia is, how it affects learning, and what families can do at home and in school to help. Practical strategies focus on confidence-building as well as literacy.
👉 Read the full guide on Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy
👉 Download from TES – Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Parents

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Understanding Monotropism: A Guide for Parents

An introduction to the theory of monotropism, explained in plain language. The guide shows how a monotropic attention style affects focus and energy, and offers parent-friendly strategies to reduce overload and support engagement.
👉 Read the full guide on Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy
👉 Download from TES – Understanding Monotropism: A Guide for Parents

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Understanding Autistic Processing: A Guide for Parents

This guide uses everyday examples and simple metaphors to explain autistic processing. It highlights both the strengths and the challenges, offering practical suggestions for parents to help their children thrive.
👉 Read the full guide on Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy
👉 Download from TES – Understanding Autistic Processing: A Guide for Parents

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You can find the full series of parent guides on Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy, and free PDF versions in my TES shop.

These guides are part of my ongoing work to make inclusive education and neurodiversity support more accessible for families. – Kate Coldrick

Written by Kate Coldrick, an educator and writer based in Woodbury near Exeter.