Supporting a neurodiverse child: Mel’s Story

A young person looking up at the sky as they contemplate feelings triggered by grief, bereavement and loss

We spoke with Mel, who’s a mum to two neurodivergent children, Larissa and Jay. Larissa, now an adult, was diagnosed with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) at the age of eight. Jay, also now an adult, was nearly ten when he was diagnosed with autism.