Neurodivergence in children and young people with ME/CFS

This webinar will explore the intersection between neurodivergence and ME/CFS in children and young people, an area that is increasingly discussed but still under-researched. It will include:

• A summary of the current evidence and emerging research
• Reflections from professional and lived experience
• Key questions and uncertainties in this area

This webinar is not intended as expert guidance or definitive teaching. Instead, it aims to support shared understanding, critical thinking, and discussion in an evolving and complex area.

This session draws on clinical experience of working with children, young people and young adults, with transferable learning for adult services, particularly ME/CFS, Long COVID and neurodivergent presentations.

Vic Harbottle is a paediatric physiotherapist at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. She works between a paediatric fatigue service, looking after CYP with ME/CFS, post COVID and other fatigue presentations, and a paediatric pain service.