Young Person Padlet: Neurodiversity Help and Support in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale by https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv Our local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) offer celebrates the strengths and unique perspectives that neurodiversity brings to our community. We provide a wealth of support and resources designed to help neurodiverse individuals and their families thrive. Explore specialised services, educational tools, and community programs that empower every child and young person to reach their full potential. Together, we embrace neurodiversity as a vital part of our vibrant and inclusive community. en-us 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC 2026-03-13 15:44:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2290636614/4fe1be8e5a3e8ebccba037972f3e8020/Rasing_rochdale_padlet_icon.PNG YouTube: What is Neurodiversity ? RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957739 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957739 YouTube: What is Autism ? RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957741 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957741 YouTube: What is Dyslexia? RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957742 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957742 YouTube: What is ADHD? RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957744 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957744 Learning about Autism RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957745 This booklet has activities you can do to help you learn more about you/your autism.

]]> 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957745 ADHD Hero Activity Book RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957747 ADHD Activity Book created by ADHD Foundation.

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]]> 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957756 Health for Teens RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957757 This site covers a huge range of advice for teenagers with neurodiversity.

Topics such as autism and mental health, understanding consent, understanding social situations, sleep, anxiety, menstruation, maintaining friendships etc.

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]]> 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957759 Spectrum Gaming RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957760 Spectrum Gaming is an autistic-led UK based charity that supports autistic young people.

We aim to create a world where every autistic young person knows that who they are is ok.

​We create safe spaces online and in person where you can develop meaningful relationships and achieve personal goals.

]]> 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957760 Autism Understood RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957761 Advice written by autistic young people for struggling young people:

  • Understanding melt downs

  • Shut down

  • Autistic Burnout

  • Masking

  • Self Harm

  • Supermarkets

  • "Autism can suck"

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]]> 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957764 Pinc College RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957768 Home - Pinc College


Pinc College is a recognised national college, leading and influencing in Specialist FE, SEND and alternative education routes. Opening doors for students into unique cultural learning and careers opportunities. Pioneering an immersive, asset and partnership-based offer, to support creative industry and cultural sectors skills gaps.

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]]> 2024-11-27 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957769 What is Neurodiversity? RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3236957894 Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that recognises that there are a number of differences in brain function. Well known examples of this might be Autism, Dyslexia or ADHD but there are many more.

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]]> 2024-12-03 12:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3244546774 A Young Person's Guide to being Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3547783935 2025-08-19 15:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3547783935 Ambitious about Autism - Ambitious Youth Network RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3605683427 Online space for autistic young people aged between 13-15 years to be themselves, connect with others and access opportunities.

]]> 2025-09-26 10:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3605683427 Barriers to Education - Practical Tools for Young People RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3674964786 2025-11-10 09:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3674964786 Neurodiversity Padlet for young adults aged 18+ RaisingRochdale https://padlet.com/RaisingRochdale/i5i2d4pb7xx51amv/wish/3739516323 Click the link below to access the Neurodiversity padlet for young adults aged 18+

Neurodiversity Help and Support in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale for young people and adults aged 18+

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You can try this

  • In the moment

  • Before you feel like that


Top tip: make it part of your routine, such as pre bedtime/chill time after school.

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  • Problem solving helps when worries are about real things that are happening.

  • Follow the above steps.

  • Once you have made a plan, try to distract yourself from this worry.

  • You can do this with a trusted adult if you like.

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  • Low Mood: you might describe it as depressed/sad/empty/numb

  • This image explains how the things we think and the things we do effect our emotions/feelings.

  • Try to spend more time doing things that feel important and valuable to you then this might improve your mood.


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