Family Support Case Study: Understanding Neurodiversity

Recently, we offered support to parents who were struggling to understand neurodiversity, and the impact that neurodiversity had on them, the child, and the family as a whole. The parents were also struggling to implement the appropriate boundaries.

We provided support work directly to the parents, helping them to gain a greater understanding of neurodiversity, as well as giving support in implementing clear and consistent boundaries within their family home. We also helped to improve the family’s routines, as well as provided emotional support when needed.

We provided 7 sessions of support, directly working on choices and consequences, routines, and setting boundaries within the home. As well as providing emotional support, we worked with the parents to support self-awareness when dealing with challenging situations, aiming to improve wellbeing and confidence – with regular check-ins between sessions.

We also directed them towards specialist services, such as Family Help, SENDIASS and the ADHD Foundation

Family Support intervention had an overall positive impact on the families’ outcomes. We supplied the parents with a greater understanding of their children’s needs, and improved family routines and boundaries in the home, as well as improved the parents’ emotional wellbeing and resilience.

“Thank you for making us a happier family again! Positive Futures took the time to listen to us. Thank you for being so supportive and giving me all the advice and guidance I needed. Thank you for making time for me, you helped us all through what was a really difficult time when we felt lost”