Why This Matters

Puberty is a period of profound change for all young people. For neurodivergent children and adolescents, these changes can amplify sensory sensitivities, emotional responses, and social challenges.

This often means that children who previously appeared to be coping may suddenly feel overwhelmed.

This talk explores how neurodivergent young people experience puberty differently, with a specific focus on sensory processing, emotional regulation, and social communication.

What You Will Gain

Drawing on examples from both medicine and the classroom, Jess highlights why understanding these differences matters and shares practical strategies to support neurodivergent young people both professionally and at home.

We will consider how to talk about puberty in ways that are:

• Clear

• Compassionate

• Developmentally appropriate

Meet Your Speaker: Dr. Jess Morgan

Dr. Jess Morgan is a former NHS children’s doctor, having worked in clinical medicine for eleven years before retraining as a primary school teacher. With a deep interest in mental health and neurodiversity, she brings a unique, joined-up perspective to her work supporting families, educators, health professionals, and leaders to help children and young people thrive.

Jess is also a leading voice in physician wellbeing. She has led a national project in this area at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and understands how workplace culture directly shapes the care we are able to offer children and young people.

Outside of her professional roles, Jess is a mum to two girls and brings lived experience of navigating life’s challenges alongside them. She loves nothing more than a windy walk, followed by a one-shot latte in a bookshop.

Our Mission

The Survive & Thrive Collective was created to provide the support and sanctuary we wish we’d had on our own journeys. 

We are proud to offer this initial webinar with Dr. Jess Morgan free of charge to our community of parents and professionals.

Join us for this essential session:

• Date: Thursday 26th February

• Time: 7.30pm

• Location: Online (Link provided upon registration)

Other offers available from the Survive & Thrive Collective:

For Medic Mums

Join us for a 6-month journey designed specifically for Medic Mums supporting their children/ young people with additional challenges including neurodivergence, mental health challenges, or difficulties attending school.