🔄 Coping With Change: Understanding Transitions and Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals
- Celine Dyer
- Jan 19, 2024
- 1 min read
Change is a part of life—but for many autistic individuals, change can feel overwhelming.
Even small or positive changes can cause stress, anxiety, or dysregulation. That’s why understanding how to support neurodivergent people through change is so important.
At NEST, we’re pleased to offer a free, pre-recorded workshop: “Coping With Change”, presented by Tanya Tennant, available to watch anytime it suits you.
💡 Why Is Change So Difficult?
For many neurodivergent people, change impacts more than just routine—it affects their sense of safety and predictability. Sudden or unexpected changes can lead to:
Increased anxiety
Emotional overwhelm or shutdown
Challenges in communication or behaviour
Difficulties with transitions between activities or environments
Understanding these reactions as part of a neurodivergent experience allows us to respond with empathy and effective support.
🧠 What You'll Learn in the Workshop
Tanya Tennant shares:
Why change can be especially hard for neurodivergent people
How to prepare and plan for transitions
Practical strategies to make change less stressful
How to communicate about change in a supportive, clear way
Whether you're a parent, carer, educator, or professional, this workshop offers real-world guidance to help reduce distress and build confidence during times of change.
📺 Watch the Workshop Anytime
You can pause, revisit, and absorb the content in your own time—because we know life is busy.
Supporting neurodivergent people through change isn’t about avoiding it—it’s about navigating it together with care and understanding. 💙
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