Knowing Me

 APS support staff are trained in ‘Knowing Me’, a person-centred tool used in education settings to explore a child or young person’s strengths and needs through a neurodivergent lens.

Focusing on key areas such as attention, sensory needs, energy, motor skills, and emotional regulation, the tool uses conversation and observation to build a well-rounded picture of what a child finds helpful, as well as what they may find challenging.

We work alongside children, young people, and families to complete the tool, helping to identify practical, meaningful strategies that can be used both at home and in school. After the sessions, families receive a short, personalised summary outlining individual needs alongside clear, achievable support strategies.

‘Knowing Me’ can be particularly helpful for those who are:

• Not yet on an autism or ADHD pathway but where neurodivergence is suspected
• Awaiting an assessment
• Already diagnosed, but where current support does not feel effective

It is important to note that ‘Knowing Me’ is not a diagnostic tool and will not affect a child’s place on any waiting list.