In a recent video, Erica Borgstrom and Jon Rainford share practical guidance on how to support bereaved neurodivergent children in thoughtful and inclusive ways.

Grief is not experienced in the same way by everyone. Although this area remains under-researched, emerging evidence suggests that neurodivergent people may experience grief, and the social practices surrounding death and bereavement, differently. These differences are thought to relate to how neurodivergent brains process information, including social interactions, sensory environments, and emotional experiences.

For children, death and bereavement can raise difficult questions and involve unfamiliar rituals and expectations. Neurodivergent children may feel an increased need to understand what has happened, feel uncertain about how to behave in social settings such as funerals, or find new environments overwhelming or over-stimulating. Those supporting them (e.g., parents, carers, educators, and professionals) may also feel unsure about how best to respond.

This short video offers practical advice and compassionate insights to help adults provide meaningful and inclusive support: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...