Summer can be tough for neurodivergent kids.

School’s out for summer (or it will be for most kids in England as of tomorrow) – but for neurodivergent children, the disruption in routine can turn their worlds upside down.

You might notice more meltdowns and dysregulation – and it’s not just your child who will be struggling.

It’s thought one in 100 children in the UK have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, while 5% of UK children are thought to have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

Dr Selina Warlow, a clinical psychologist and founder of The Nook Clinic, explained that neurodiverse children struggle with the summer holidays because they “often rely on routine to feel secure”.

“Unstructured days can be disorienting because they remove the predictability that helps them stay calm and in control,” she told HuffPost UK.........

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