Discover how to fill out an "All About Me" chart about your neurodivergent child to ensure caregivers and educators have a more fulsome understanding of who they are as a person and can effectively support their needs and strengths.
This chart can be filled out collaboratively with the youth or by a caregiver independently. Some youth may even be able to fill it out on their own!
When might you use this?
This handout may be something you want to share with teachers, camp counselors, before and after school program staff, staff working with your child in extracurricular, coaches... really for anyone involved in their day to day life who would benefit from knowing them better.
Here’s a guide on how to complete each section:
My strengths and things I do well: Highlight your child’s talents, hobbies, and areas where they excel. This helps others recognize and encourage their strengths.
What I want you to know about me: Discuss with your child what they think is important for others to know about them, including unique traits, challenges, or preferences.
How I communicate best: Talk with your child about how they prefer to communicate, whether it’s through speaking, writing, or other methods. If they use AAC, mention that here and when it is most useful for them.
Things that bring me joy: Ask your child about the activities, objects, or experiences that make them happy and relaxed.
My sensory needs: Together, identify any sensory sensitivities your child has, such as reactions to certain sounds, lights, or textures, so that others can make necessary accommodations. It is also imporant to share any sensory experiences that they may seek out and find calming/regulating.
Things you can do to try to support me: Suggest specific actions or accommodations that help them feel comfortable and supported in different environments. Some examples may include extra time to complete tasks, scribing, frequent breaks, etc.
How I learn best: Discuss the learning methods that your child finds most helpful, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, or structured routines.
Terms that people use to describe how my brain works: Include any diagnoses or terms that help others understand your child’s neurological differences (e.g., autistic, ADHD, gifted, epilepsy, etc).
Having your child participate in completing this handout, when possible, can empower your child to further understand their needs and how to advocate for them. Our goal is to provide a roadmap for those working with your child to understand and support them effectively in every environment.
Show me how!
This chart can be completed using full sentences or in point form, typed or written by hand. Here’s an example of how you might fill out this chart:
WonderTree is on your team
Our team at WonderTree provides support to caregivers and youth to build emotion regulation and coping strategies, understand their neurodivergent profile, and provide wrap around multidisciplinary care.
Our blog here helps guide caregivers to promote emotion and behaviour regulation in their youth and our blog here provide you with mindfulness and breathing strategies to use in school.
Explore our services at www.wondertreepractice.ca
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