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Brain Shaping Answers

6. The eye-patched kitten story teaches us that if we do not use

parts of our brain, the neural circuitry will not build 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).

7. 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)