School & Education Support

This section is for students with FND, parents and caregivers, and education professionals, including teachers, administrators, and school support staff.

Supporting a student with Functional Neurological Disorder in an educational setting often involves coordination, communication, and flexibility. Effective support depends on shared understanding, realistic expectations, and sustainable practices that allow students to participate safely in learning over time.

This section of the Learning and Support Library brings together resources designed to support students with FND in school environments. Each resource is clearly labeled to help readers identify what applies to their role and needs.

What You Will Find Here

These resources are designed to support:

• students living with FND
• parents and caregivers navigating school systems
• educators and school staff supporting students

Some resources focus directly on student needs, while others address how educators can provide consistent, sustainable support within their professional roles.

Guides

For supporting students

• Supporting Students with Functional Neurological Disorder

For sustainable educational practice

• Supporting Students with FND in Sustainable Ways

Toolkits

For supporting students

• Talking to Schools About FND

For role clarity and boundaries

• Setting Clear Roles and Limits when Supporting Students with FND

Planning Resources

For supporting students

• Planning Academic Accommodations for FND

For sustainable support planning

• Planning Sustainable Support for Students with FND in Educational Settings

Printable and Educational Materials

For supporting students

• School Support Overview for Functional Neurological Disorder

For educators

• Supporting Students with FND: Roles, Limits, and Sustainability for Educators

Supporting Learning With Clarity and Sustainability

Educational support for students with FND is most effective when it is informed, flexible, and sustainable. Clear roles, appropriate planning, and realistic expectations help create safer learning environments while supporting long-term student participation.

This section is intended to support respectful collaboration between students, families, and educational staff over time.