Suggested Chapter Flow:

 

Section 1: Neurodevelopmental Conditions

• Autism

  • What it is, sensory sensitivities, social differences

  • Spectrum explanation, Asperger’s vs ASD, historical context

  • Daily life challenges & support needs

  • Personal experiences and observations

  • Strengths and advocacy for accessibility

• ADHD

  • What it is, attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity

  • Daily life impact, learning challenges, executive function difficulties

  • Mental health links (anxiety, depression, sleep issues)

  • Strengths, creativity, resilience, unique thinking

  • Personal story / lived experience

Section 2: Mental Health Connections

• Why anxiety and depression are more common in autism, ADHD, learning difficulties

  • Social/environmental factors (bullying, stigma, change)

  • Internal factors (self-esteem, fear, sensory overload, internalized negativity)

  • Biological factors (nervous system, comorbidity, predispositions)

Section 3: Epilepsy

• Personal experience & unpredictability

• Seizure types and triggers

• SUDEP and mortality risk

• Management, medication, safety planning

• Support organizations & research areas (UK/US)

• Optional quiz / knowledge check

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Suggested Enhancements for Accessibility / Training:

1. Easy Read summary boxes after each section (Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Mental Health)

2. Tables or diagrams:

   • Asperger’s vs ASD (DSM-5)

   • ADHD symptom checklist / strengths

   • Anxiety/depression triggers vs coping strategies

3. Practical tips for daily life:

   • Routines, sensory adjustments, communication strategies

4. Personal reflections:

   • Your lived experience with ADHD, autism traits, and epilepsy

5. Resources and support:

   • National Autistic Society, Autism Speaks, Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation

6. Quiz / discussion questions for training modules