Neurodiversity Workbook for Teenagers & Young Adults | Autism, ADHD, Emotional Regulation & Self-Awareness Activities

Support neurodivergent young people to better understand themselves, recognise overwhelm, build emotional regulation skills, and develop personalised coping strategies with this comprehensive printable Neurodiversity Workbook.

Created using a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach, this resource is designed for teenagers and young adults, making it ideal for SEND provision, youth justice services, schools, alternative provision, pastoral support, social care, therapy settings, and 1:1 intervention work.

The workbook encourages self-reflection, self-advocacy and emotional wellbeing through structured activities that explore neurodiversity in a supportive, accessible, and age-appropriate way.

Ideal For

• Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Youth Justice Practitioners
• Social Workers
• SENDCOs and SEND Staff
• Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Alternative Provision Settings
• Pastoral and Inclusion Teams
• Therapists and Counsellors
• Parents and Carers
• Neurodivergent Young People

What’s Included

This printable workbook contains a range of practical activities and reflection tools, including:

• Understanding Me
• Energy Levels and Burnout Awareness
• Masking and Authentic Self
• Interests and Hyperfocus
• Sensory Profile Exploration
• Emotional Regulation Strategies
• Communication Preferences
• ADHD Planning and Organisation Tools
• Identifying Safe Environments
• Recognising Overload
• Shutdown vs Meltdown
• Symptom Sorting Activities
• Calm Planning and Coping Strategies
• Iceberg Reflection Activity
• Support Planning and Personal Reflection

Also included:

• Front Cover
• “How to Use This Workbook” Guide
• Printable A4 Format
• High-Quality PDF
• Flattened, Non-Editable Pages for Easy Printing

How This Resource Can Be Used

This workbook is suitable for:

• 1:1 intervention sessions
• Keywork and mentoring sessions
• SEND support programmes
• Youth justice interventions
• Therapeutic support work
• Emotional wellbeing lessons
• SEMH support
• Personal development activities
• Transition and preparation planning

Activities can be completed independently, alongside a trusted adult, or within structured support sessions to encourage discussion, self-awareness and strengths-based planning.

Suitable For Supporting

• ADHD
• Autism
• Neurodiversity Awareness
• Emotional Regulation Difficulties
• Anxiety and Overwhelm
• Executive Functioning Challenges
• SEMH Needs
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Self-Advocacy Skills
• Wellbeing and Resilience

Age Range

• KS3
• KS4
• Teenagers
• Young Adults
• Alternative Provision Learners

File Format

• Instant Digital Download
• PDF Format
• A4 Size
• Printable at School, Home or Service Settings
• No Physical Product Will Be Shipped