It is important to understand how your friend, loved one, colleague or child may experience the world differently than to a neurotypical person. There are some excellent online resources, books and podcasts that may help you to understand the world from a neurodivergent perspective. It’s also good to ask the person to explain some of their individual challenges.

You can also provide some practical support, such as helping with reasonable adjustments at work or in education, helping to complete benefits forms or meeting up with them in venues less likely to cause sensory overload.