\nIn a similar way to neurodivergent masking, many LGBTQIA+ children may try to hold their feelings in, which can cause emotional exhaustion and feelings of shame... The most important thing you can do is give your child the opportunity to open up and share their feelings to you

From smaller things like a shake-up to a child's daily routine to large changes like moving school or moving house, change can lead to feelings of uncertainty and anxiety, even when those changes are positive... This can lead to heightened sensitivity and overwhelming feelings for some neurodiverse teenagers

You can try to support your child by encouraging them to put their feelings into words, rather than expressing them through harmful behaviour... These include:\n\nRelaxation techniques such as box breathing or meditation\nMindfulness techniques to promote calm reactions \nAnger activities which explore ways to communicate feelings

When babies know that their parents and carers always respond to their needs and their feelings, they grow in confidence...\nThis might make it harder for them to show their feelings in a healthy way as they get older

It is a way of communicating needs and feelings, although it is not always easy to work out what that purpose is... It can be easy to take the times when you child is behaving well and managing their feelings for granted

Talking to them about their thoughts, feelings and consent will help them understand how to keep themselves safe

Pre-schoolers are still learning about their feelings, and the feelings of others

By the time your child starts school it will be easier for them if they can: Listen and follow instructions and rules Ask for what they need and be understood by others Talk about their own feelings and the feelings of others

People with OCD experience intensely negative repetitive thoughts with feelings of doubt and danger...  Things you can do at home to support your child include: Finding out more about how OCD works to help you become more confident in how to support your child or young person's condition Letting your child know you are there for them, and listening to try and understand their experience Working with your child and any involved professionals to lea

It can cause children and young people to have difficulty recognising feelings of hunger, thirst or pain or engage in sensory-seeking behaviour to get more sensory input from the environment around them