Factors attributing to additional support needs (other than neurodivergence) by https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge This is not an exhaustive list of factors which can lead to additional support needs. As there is no universally accepted definition of neurodivergence or neurodiversity, we are aware that some of these conditions could be considered under these terms. Please contact Faculty Head of Additional Support Needs at Inverurie Academy if you have concerns; this site is not intended to cause controversy, it is merely information sharing for pupils, parents and staff. en-us 2026-03-31 21:03:42 UTC 2026-05-13 10:13:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Aberdeenshire Council's EAL Service fmlittlejohn https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3852523820 Culturally Responsive Schools Tool Kit - a tremendous source of support for pupils, parents and staff regarding EAL.

]]> 2026-04-04 17:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3852523820 Teaching EAL - Bell Foundation (Charity) fmlittlejohn https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3852541550 Principles of teaching EAL.

]]> 2026-04-04 18:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3852541550 EAL Advice - Scotland's National Centre for Languages (SCILT - charity) fmlittlejohn https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3852544653 Links to a number of different sources of support for pupils with an additional language.

]]> 2026-04-04 18:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3852544653 Carers Trust (Charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3859689975 Carers Trust runs a network of local carer organisations in England, Scotland and Wales. They offer information, advice, practical support and/or care in the home to unpaid carers of all ages.

]]> 2026-04-09 08:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3859689975 Young Carers Package (Young Scot - charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3859694168 Young Carers Package is a bunch of rewards, prizes and opportunities for anyone aged 11-18 inclusive in Scotland who provides a caring role.

]]> 2026-04-09 08:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3859694168 Young Carer Grant (Scottish Government) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860179678 To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16, 17, 18 or 19 years old.

]]> 2026-04-09 15:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860179678 Young Carers Transitions (Young Scot - charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860181975 Transition periods like moving up to secondary school, heading off to university or getting your first job come with new pressures and can be challenging to balance around caring roles. There is support available during these times and this page has information about this.

]]> 2026-04-09 15:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860181975 Voluntary Service Aberdeen (VSA - charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860187357 An in-depth understanding of the people of Aberdeenshire; they take a localised approach to all our information and carers services.

]]> 2026-04-09 15:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860187357 Carers Trust Aberdeenshire (Charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860196757 Welcome to the new Digital Education Hub for all staff in Scotland working with young carers in schools. These resources are for Aberdeenshire.

]]> 2026-04-09 15:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860196757 Guidelines for Supporting Young Carers in AberdeenshireSecondary Schools fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860200508 Aberdeenshire Schools Young Carer Toolkit

]]> 2026-04-09 15:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860200508 Aberdeenshire Young Carer Strategy (Aberdeenshire Council) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860202559 We are young carers, who cares for us?

]]> 2026-04-09 15:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860202559 Visual Stress and Overlays (NHS) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860218492 What is visual stress and the impact of overlays.

]]> 2026-04-09 16:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860218492 Visual Stress Supports (GLOW Blog) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860232110 Explainer and suggested supports.

]]> 2026-04-09 16:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860232110 EBSA (NHS) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860292096 Offers a range of support/information sources (using avoidance rather than absence in it's vocabulary).

]]> 2026-04-09 17:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860292096 EBSA (Aberdeenshire Council_ fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860293346 Information for schools and professionals.

]]> 2026-04-09 17:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860293346 Kooth EBSNA information (Private Company) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860307717 2026-04-09 17:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860307717 Helping Teens with Anxiety (Scottish Government) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860320488 2026-04-09 17:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860320488 Anxiety Disorders in Children (NHS) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860321986 Understanding anxiety.

]]> 2026-04-09 17:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860321986 EBS(N)A (Charity - Young Minds) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860326007 Support sites for people struggling with school absence.

]]> 2026-04-09 17:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3860326007 Aberdeenshire Council's Sensory Services fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862231891 Aberdeenshire Sensory Support Service is a peripatetic service staffed by teachers who specialise in working with babies, children and young people who are deaf or visually impaired.

]]> 2026-04-11 09:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862231891 Aberdeenshire Council Sensory Services fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862232313 Aberdeenshire Sensory Support Service is a peripatetic service staffed by teachers who specialise in working with babies, children and young people who are deaf or visually impaired.

]]> 2026-04-11 09:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862232313 Sight Scotland (Charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862258140 How to organise a kitchen for people with a visual impairment.

]]> 2026-04-11 10:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862258140 Supporting a bereaved teenager (ARCHIE Foundation - charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862438521 2026-04-11 15:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862438521 Winston's Wish - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862439622 Multiple sources of support links to articles and guides to helping pupils with ASN understand grief.

]]> 2026-04-11 15:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862439622 Child Bereavement UK - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862441440 Many sources of advice and support for helping a grieving teenager.

]]> 2026-04-11 15:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862441440 Marie Curie - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862442763 This page has information about the things you can do to support children understand a terminal diagnosis. It includes how to tell them about a diagnosis, as well as practical tips that can help with daily life.

]]> 2026-04-11 15:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862442763 Young Minds - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862444390 Guides to support young people with their feelings.

]]> 2026-04-11 15:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862444390 Relaxation and Stress Management (Aberdeenshire Council EP Service) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862445572 Advice and links to support when you are feeling overwhelmed.

]]> 2026-04-11 15:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862445572 Linking physical and mental health (Aberdeenshire Council EP Service) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862446449 2026-04-11 15:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862446449 See Me - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862450214 Information for young people about mental health concerns.

]]> 2026-04-11 15:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862450214 Aberdeenshire Council Educational Psychology Service fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862465831 Links to support with nurture in the family.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862465831 Parent Club - Scottish Government fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862467631 Advice as to how to help your young person develop resilience.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862467631 Young Scot - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862470539 Support if you are care experienced.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862470539 The Promise - Scottish Government fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862472809 The promise is “that all Scotland’s children and young people will grow up loved, safe and respected so they can realise their full potential.”

To keep this promise, all the conclusions of the Independent Care Review must be implemented, in full, by 2030. When people speak about keeping the promise, this is often what they are referring to.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862472809 Scottish Awards Agency Scotland - Scottish Government fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862474231 Support for care experienced young people moving into higher education.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862474231 Diabetes and Exams - NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862476934 2026-04-11 16:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862476934 NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862477914 Information for secondary school staff re. diabetes.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862477914 Diabetes Information - NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862478638 2026-04-11 16:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862478638 Diabetes - NHS Grampian fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862485833 Information for parents and carers of children and young adults with Type 1 Diabetes.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862485833 Epilepsy Podcast (Epilepsy Scotland - private company) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862487389 TalkEpilepsy Podcast provides information and support for people living with epilepsy.

]]> 2026-04-11 16:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862487389 Young Person's Guide to Epilepsy - NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862489419 2026-04-11 16:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862489419 FASD - GIRFEC Ayrshire fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862497099 2026-04-11 16:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862497099 What is FASD? - Adoption UK (Charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862499818 2026-04-11 16:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862499818 FASD - Adoption Hub (Charity) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862500426 Links to many resources to support young people with FASD.

]]> 2026-04-11 17:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862500426 National Trauma Transformation Programme - Scottish Government (and others) - Formally the Trauma Informed Practice Toolkit fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862503849 This website provides access to evidence-based training, tools and guidance to support trauma-informed and responsive systems, organisations and workforces in Scotland. It aims to support everyone, in all sectors of the workforce, to know how to adapt the way we work to make a positive difference to anyone who has been impacted by psychological trauma and adversity.

]]> 2026-04-11 17:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862503849 Physical Health Conditions - Inverurie Academy fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862536388 Links to advice about different physical health conditions.

]]> 2026-04-11 18:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3862536388 Information about PICA - NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3870458751 Understanding and managing PICA.

]]> 2026-04-16 09:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3870458751 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (AFRID) - NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3870460137 ARFID stands for avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Someone with ARFID might avoid eating certain foods or, types of food. They might restrict how much they eat to the point that it has an impact on their physical and mental health.

]]> 2026-04-16 09:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3870460137 AFRID Awareness UK - Charity fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3870463008 Resources for healthcare professionals and parents/carers which are free to download and share.

]]> 2026-04-16 09:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3870463008 Executive Functioning - NHS fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3893339403 2026-05-01 13:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3893339403 Deaf Awareness Resources - Aberdeenshire Council's Sensory Services fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3903642890 Range of resources which support learning and understanding of deaf awareness.

]]> 2026-05-08 06:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3903642890 What is Down's Syndrome? (charity - Down's Syndrome Scotland) fionalittlejohn1 https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3910547613 A booklet about Down's syndrome for people with Down’s syndrome.

]]> 2026-05-13 10:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fionalittlejohn1/c60qzwwh7iwxpwge/wish/3910547613