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Creating a Neuroprofile
A structured four-activity process that builds genuine self-understanding — with the child, not about them — creating a personalised profile and shared language between the child and every adult who supports them.
When a child repeatedly struggles, they begin to build a story about themselves. “I’m not good at this.” “Something must be wrong with me.” Over time, that story shapes how they show up everywhere. The Neuroprofile interrupts it — shifting the question from “what’s wrong with this child?” to “how does this child experience the world, and what do they need to access what they’re already capable of?”
Rooted in The BOUNCE Approach® and grounded in neurodivergent-affirming, regulation-first thinking, this is a strengths-first, shame-free process designed to be completed with the child at the centre. The result is a personalised profile that makes the child’s experience visible — and gives every adult around them a consistent, compassionate framework for support.
Designed for SENCOs, learning mentors, pastoral leads, school counsellors, play therapists, family support workers, and teaching assistants — and equally well suited to parents and carers at home. No specialist background required, just a willingness to sit alongside the child with curiosity rather than expectation.