They also support children with their language development

Spotting Differences Regularly having a meltdown before or after school Regularly being upset when they go to school Showing anxiety when you leave them Getting in trouble at school for their behaviour Having difficulty controlling their emotions Being overwhelmed by loud noises Emotional Regulation Making friends Hiding away and being unusually quiet Not eating at lunchtime Reluctance to go to school Avoiding eye contact Not smiling when

Teenagers tend to act now and think later and are more likely to seek out thrills and take risks; their brain development makes them this way... Read more about friendships Read more about relationships Personal & Social Development Teenage Life Neurodivergent young people develop sexually in the same way as all children

It can limit their speech development and social skills

Development of bilateral coordination helps to establish hand dominance and the use of each hand in a different role... If you have any questions about your child or young person's general health or development, you can contact the Healthy Child Service team by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 or texting Parentline on 07520 631590

  \nOffer them healthy foods - A diet high in fruit and vegetables, and low in processed sugars and fats will help to fuel their physical development in a healthy way and support their mental wellbeing... Both alcohol and drugs can have negative effects on their development and health, so talking to them about these subjects can help to inform them of the risks

We recognise that Young Carers may require support for a range of issues so please explore our website and refer to specific pages on emotional health, healthy lifestyles and child development & additional needs...  Supporting Development

It can feel a bit strange to begin with and some people say it makes them feel silly but it is important for your baby’s development of understanding, speech and language skills... One of the reasons for this is that it can slow down speech development

This is the fastest period of brain development and change since they were babies and toddlers... As young people move towards adolescence, it is a normal part of their development that they will start to take steps towards independence, and this often means they become more interested and influenced by their peers than their parents

  This can be used to back up any concerns you have and help you to give examples of your child's behaviour or development if you decide to seek an assessment in the future...  If you choose to seek a diagnosis, the team who are assessing your child may contact the school for a report about your child's development and behaviour, or visit your child's school to watch them in class and at break time