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Neurodiversity profiling is a way of mapping children’s and young people’s differences, their strengths and their needs, across domains such as communication, energy levels, sensory experiences, etc.

Portsmouth piloted its use in the United Kingdom through their Neurodiversity (ND) Profiling Tool. You can read about Portsmouth’s ND profiling model here: https://portsmouthlocaloffer.org/information/the-neurodiversity-nd-profiling-tool/

Here in Manchester, the University of Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) are developing a neuroprofiling tool in order to be better able to support neurodivergent children and young people while they are in the process of a neurodiversity pathway assessment (e.g., Social Communication Pathway for autism, ADHD assessment through CAMHS). The tool has been co-produced with parents, carers, and other agencies, with the aim of helping professionals, settings and families put in place the necessary support and adjusments for a child even as they are awaiting their diagnosis.

Below are some articles and events on our website that relate to neuroprofiling:

Manchester Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with Manchester Local Authorities, Education Settings, Health Providers and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and young people (0-25 years), as well as their families, in Manchester.

We have a steering group of parent and carer volunteers who lead this work and listen to the views of other parents and carers in the local area to make sure they know what is important to them.

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