๐Ÿ”ฌ KS3 Neurodivergent ยท Systems That Fit
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Systems That Fit

KS3 Neurodivergent Support ยท Ages 11โ€“14

Understand your profile, manage sensory overload, build organisation systems, and communicate your needs with confidence.

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My Neurodivergent Profile

๐ŸฆŽ Elvis: "You are the expert on you."
My strengths โ€” , ,
My tricky situations โ€” ,
What helps โ€” ,
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Managing Sensory Overload at School

๐Ÿฆœ Rosie's overload plan.
Notice โ€” my early signs are:
Reduce โ€” I can use:
ear defenders
seat move
hoodie
quiet pass
Reset โ€” 2 minutes of:
breathing
water
walk
pressure (with permission)
My reset place/person:
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Organisation Systems That Work ๏ธ

๐Ÿฆ” Gary: "Less searching, more learning." Choose your system.
One folder per subject
One folder for EVERYTHING + weekly sort
Colour code (books/folders)
Weekly reset day/time:
My 5-minute reset steps: 1) 2) 3)
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Communicating My Needs

Use this respectful template โ€” say it, write it, or email it.
"Hi . I focus best when . Could we try ? It would help because ."
One accommodation that would help me in class:
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Celebrating Neurodivergent Strengths

๐ŸฆŽ Elvis: "Strengths are real โ€” name them." Tap your strengths.
Creativity
Pattern spotting
Deep focus
Big empathy
Strong memory
Curiosity
Honesty
Problem solving
One way my brain helps me:
One support I deserve (and can ask for):
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KS3 Neurodivergent Support Certificate

Strong work, !

You built supportive strategies for sensory needs, organisation, communication and strength-based confidence. ๐Ÿ’š

Signed by Rosie ๐Ÿฆœ, Gary ๐Ÿฆ” and Elvis ๐ŸฆŽ ยท Date:

๐Ÿ’š If school ever feels too overwhelming, tell a trusted adult or your SEND/support team. You deserve support that fits you.
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