Grandparent Webinar: Understanding Neurodiversity

Understanding Neurodiversity is a warm, neuroaffirming webinar created especially for grandparents and extended family members of neurodivergent children.

This session offers gentle, practical guidance to help grandparents better understand neurodiversity and feel more confident, connected, and supportive — particularly during the busy and often overwhelming Christmas season.

Led by Sorcha Rice, an Autistic and ADHD occupational therapist with a PDA profile, the webinar explores how sensory needs, nervous system differences, and pressure can impact neurodivergent children at family gatherings. It also supports grandparents to build low-pressure, joyful connections that prioritise safety and regulation.

The session covers:

• Sensory needs and Christmas overwhelm

• Supporting PDAers through low-pressure connection

• Practical, supportive communication with parents

• Creating calm, predictable, joy-filled holiday moments

This webinar is ideal for grandparents who want to support their neurodivergent grandchildren in ways that feel respectful, compassionate, and aligned with the child’s needs — while also strengthening family relationships.