Galway, Mayo & Roscommon

Supporting Neurodivergent Teens Experiencing Social Exclusion

January 20, 2026
Supporting Neurodivergent Teens Experiencing Social Exclusion

A webinar that will assist parents in supporting their neurodivergent teenagers when they have been socially excluded or are feeling socially excluded. It includes:

00:22 Presentation from Emmet Major on the Planet Youth project and what the survey is telling us about bullying, exclusion and a little bit about the data on neurodivergence. This includes slides on some of the correlations between exclusion, mental health, substance use and sleep.

12:38 Presentation from Dr. Malie Coyne on what parents can do to help support their teens and pre-teens.

01:05:37 Presentation from Maria Powers on some of the supports and services available to parents.

We hope you find it useful.

The presentation slides and other resources are to download below.

Emmet Major’s Presentation
Dr. Malie Coyne’s Presentation
Maria Power’s Presentation

Love In, Love Out – Anchoring Techniques – Dr. Malie Coyne
Emotional Regulation Strategies for Neurodivergent Teens – Dr. Malie Coyne

Support Information Booklet – Developed by ANOA

Malie Coyne is available to contact at malie@drmailecoyne.ie.
Emmet Major is available to contact at emmet.major@gretb.ie.

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