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Supports and Resources<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Guide to Neurodiversity Support and Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This page is designed to help you access a wide range of information, supports and resources tailored to common needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You do not need a formal diagnosis<\/strong> to access information and support. Some of the services below have wait lists and may not be available for immediate access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll continue to update this page with new tools, information, resources, and support options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last update: March 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Finding the right resources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve cross\u2011referenced our resources, which means you might see them appear in several categories if they\u2019re useful in more than one place. Select a category to open it. You\u2019ll then see the relevant resources, including links and contact details when provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resources in Your Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local authorities across Lothian have their own dedicated webpages with supports, news and events. Learn more about supports and resources close to home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

East Lothian<\/strong><\/h2>
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Mental Health and Wellbeing <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulated and Ready to Learn – Parents\/Carers <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastspace | Neurodiversity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools and Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Support for Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Psychology Service<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh<\/strong><\/h2>
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Neurodiversity <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDAN Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whole Family Wellbeing Supports<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools and Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Support Needs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Psychologist Support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Midlothian<\/strong><\/h2>
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Midspace | Mental Health and Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools and Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Support for Children and Young People<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Psychology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

West Lothian<\/strong><\/h2>
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West Space – Mental Health and Wellbeing <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools and Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Support for Learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Psychology Service<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resources to Support Everyday Skills and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Information in this section is organised by the areas where extra support may be needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Behaviour and Relationship Resources<\/strong><\/h2>
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Helpful Organisations and Services <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Club – Behaviour <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Created by Scottish Government, this resource includes support for parents and carers. Resources are broken down by age and with topics on building positive relationships, avoiding tantrums, coping with parenting and making life easier at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Support Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Challenging Behaviour Foundation<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This charity focuses on needs of children and young people with severe learning disabilities and provides guidance around challenging behaviour, including rights, cost of living support and more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information and Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families and Carers  <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Organisation that supports and empowers unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian through individual support, information, training and access to services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent Carers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NHS Lothian Health Visiting: Behaviour and Parenting  <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides links to resources around dealing with challenging behaviours and the National Parenting Strategy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Barnardos<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UK children\u2019s charity providing specialist services to support children, young people, carers, parents and families looking for support and information around mental health, wellbeing, the care system, cost of living, disabilities and more. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Click the arrow next to the video title to see the video or link to videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video Resources for Parents & Carers: <\/strong>Video library for parents and carers to support children experiencing depression, low mood, anxiety, and overall behaviour. <\/summary>\n

Follow this link <\/a>to access videos and resources. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Guides, Toolkits and Learning Pathways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Attention and Concentration: Supporting a Child with ADHD<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Online programme designed for parents, carers and guardians of children aged 6 to 12 years of age to understand concentration, attention, and anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passcode:<\/strong> Scotland2020<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Parent Toolkit \u2013 Ambitious about Autism<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From the autism assessment process to the first day of school, this toolkit is packed with practical tips and checklists to support parents during the earliest years of their child\u2019s life. It also provides signposts to sources of support or additional information. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dyslexia Masterclass for Parents <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Developed by Dyslexia Scotland, this 90 minute course provides information for parents and carers of a child with dyslexia .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Togetherness<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides a variety of evidence-based online courses on parenting and development for parents, carers, grandparents, teens and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use access code TARTAN to register for free online courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Embracing Difference<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A six-session recorded group for parents of primary aged children who are neurodivergent or present with developmental divergence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Embracing Difference flyer<\/a>provides more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing Difference Workbook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Place2Be Parenting Smart Resources<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Collection of parenting advice from child mental health experts with practical tips to support children\u2019s wellbeing and behaviour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sleep Resources<\/strong><\/h2>
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Helpful Organisations and Services <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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NHS Lothian Health Visiting: Sleep Resources <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides links to support resources from Sleep Action and NHS Scotland that apply to a range of ages and common concerns like bedwetting, night terrors, eczema, head banging and more.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sleep Action <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This charity supports children and young people living in Scotland who are struggling to sleep by focusing on building healthy sleep habits and behaviours that last a lifetime. They have a line to offer one-to-one support along with resources for a variety of ages and stages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottish Sleep Support Line <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guides, Toolkits and Learning Pathways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Togetherness<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides a variety of evidence-based online courses on parenting and development for parents, carers, grandparents, teens and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use access code TARTAN to register for free online courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Embracing Difference<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A six-session recorded group for parents of primary aged children who are neurodivergent or present with developmental divergence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Embracing Difference flyer<\/a>provides more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing Difference Workbook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensory Differences and Sleep<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Toileting and Continence<\/strong> Resources<\/strong><\/h2>
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NHS Lothian Health Visiting: Toileting and Continence Resources <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides links to resources from ERIC and Bladder and Bowel UK, and NHS. The resources apply to common concerns around toileting, such as sensory needs, bedwetting, toilet anxiety, constipation, nappy rash, withholding and more.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ERIC \u2013 The Children\u2019s Bowel and Bladder Charity<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children\u2019s bowel and bladder health, which offers a free helpline and a variety of resources around toileting, potty training, bedwetting, and many other challenges family face.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helpline: 0808 801 0343<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General Information and Supports<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This section brings together a wide range of supports that aren\u2019t tied to a specific condition, need or group, making it a useful starting point for anyone looking for reliable information or help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

General Neurodiversity Resources<\/h2>
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Helpful Organisations and Services <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Family Advice Information Resource (FAIR) <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Free information and advice for people with learning disabilities and carers in Edinburgh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Details<\/summary>\n

Phone: 0131 662 1962<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: fair@fairadvice.org.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Into Work <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A specialist employment support service for Autistic, Neurodivergent and Disabled people, including those with long-term health conditions and co-occurring conditions. Open to anyone including those who self-identify, across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian aged 16 or above. Separate focused service for young disabled people aged 16-24.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mindroom<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Offers information and support to parents, carers, families, children and young people, including transition guidance and support groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Details<\/summary>\n

Email: directhelp@mindroom.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NAIT (National Autism Implementation Team)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides resources for professionals to ensure neurodivergent individuals are supported, respected, and empowered at every stage of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kindred<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides parents of children with complex needs to have early access to peer-led advocacy, support and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Details<\/summary>\n

Phone: 0800 031 5793<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: enquiries@kindred-scotland.org <\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Their website provides details of their projects and resources for neurodiverse people and their families. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social Security Scotland<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Information on financial support and how to apply for families, unpaid carers, disabled people, young people and more. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NHS Speech and Language Therapy – Ages 0-18<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides service information, general advice, additional resources, and guidance on when and how to access the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Helpline Contact Details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enquire<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NHS Child Development: Concerns About My Child<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This webpage explains where to go if you’re worried about your child’s development and local resources. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beat Eating Disorders<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides support to people affected by eating disorders through our helpline, online support services and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating Disorders and Autism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helpline: 0808 801 0432<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FASD Collaborative Project<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides free webinars, support groups, and online training to support the needs of all individuals who are neurodiverse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Barnardos<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UK children\u2019s charity providing specialist services to support children, young people, carers, parents and families looking for support and information around mental health, wellbeing, the care system, cost of living, disabilities and more. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Click the arrow next to the video title to see the video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you make it to the end?: <\/strong><\/strong>A video that demonstrates how sensory overload feels. <\/summary>\n
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