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Brain Shaping Answers
7. Part B: The eye-patched kitten story teaches us that if we do
not use parts of our brain, the neural circuitry will not
build so strongly. It can also help to explain to children
why they may struggle with some aspects of learning and
life. Knowing this can help them to realise that their
struggles are a lack of experiences and not that they are not
‘rubbish’ or ‘naughty’ (words often used by children when
they struggle).
8. The four main categories of neurodivergent profiles are: 1.
Applied / functional (e.g. dyslexia) 2. Clinical (e.g. ADHD),
Acquired due to mental health issues, 4. Acquired due to
neurological illness or brain injury (e.g. MS).
