Neurodiversity-Affirming Executive Function & Overload Support Pack

Neurodiversity-Affirming Executive Function & Overload Support Pack

This neurodiversity-affirming worksheet pack is designed to support autistic teens and adults, ADHD learners, and individuals who experience task initiation difficulties, demand avoidance, shutdown, or overload. The pack focuses on understanding, not fixing, using calm language, low-pressure prompts, and clear visual layouts.

The worksheets help learners:

• Understand why starting tasks can be hard
• Identify what helps them start without pressure
• Recognise early signs of overload
• Map brain energy and body energy levels
• Communicate support needs clearly to others
• Reduce shame around “not starting” or stopping.

What’s included:

• Task initiation support worksheets
• “What helps me start (without pressure)” pages
• Brain energy and body energy mapping
• Early signs of overload identification
• Support preference and communication pages
• Reflection pages focused on noticing, not changing

Key features:

• Autism-affirming and trauma-informed
• No rewards, consequences, or compliance language
• Suitable for SEND settings, FE colleges, adult services, therapy, and home use
• Low-demand, low-language load, visually calming design
• Encourages autonomy, choice, and safety

Ideal for:

• Autistic adults and older teens
• ADHD and executive dysfunction support
• SEND professionals, tutors, mentors, and support workers
• Anxiety-aware and demand-sensitive environments

This pack is best used flexibly. Pages can be completed in any order, skipped entirely, or used as a communication tool with staff, family, or support workers. It prioritises psychological safety, self-understanding, and reduced pressure.