Are you a Parent with a Neurodiverse Child?
Below we have collated a list of organizations, and charities that offer support and advice to parents and carers including support groups.
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Organizations that you can turn to for advice and support.
AUTISM VOICE UK
Parent-driven, not for profit organization with a goal to be the association and voice for Autism in the Black Asian and Minority Ethnic community in the UK.
Learn MoreTHE BRAIN CHARITY
Champion neurodiversity and provide practical help, emotional support, and social activities to people with a neurological condition.
Learn MoreTHE NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE
Access a full list of organisations with aim to inform and advise individuals, carers and other people affected by a neurological condition.
Learn MoreJESSE’S PLACE FOUNDATION
Offer sensitization programmes about autism and provide support that can combat stigmatization within the UK and in Nigeria.
Learn MoreDIRECTORY OF SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDERS IN NIGERIA
A directory of health care providers, support groups, and networks for autistic and neurodiverse children based in Nigeria.
View DirectoryVideos that can help share more insight into neurodiversity.
Neurodiversity: Learning the different ways kids think
By Scary Mommy
Panel discussion about how the different ways children think and perceive the world should be framed as a gift and a strength.
The panelists are Judy Singer, Sociologist, Dr. Lawrence Fung, Director, Adult Neurodevelopment Clinic.
Watch HereNeurodiversity awareness video series by Afrikindness
The video series includes: -
- Introduction to Neurodiversity – challenges with the minority community.
- Challenges and Misconceptions
- Different forms of Neurodiversity
- Support available – Embracing Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity awareness video series by NHS
Each short, animated video explores a different topic or issue, and includes interesting stories from people with lived experience to give you a new perspective. We look at the challenges neurodivergent people may face such as sensitivity to light and noise.
Watch HereWhat is Neurodiversity? By Differing Minds
The video covers...
- What is neurodiversity?
- What neurological conditions does it encompass?
- What is it like to be neurodiverse or neurodivergent?
- How can neurodiversity be supported in the workplace?
Reading materials that offer insights and advice.
- Neurodiversity resource pack – Learn More
- Supporting your Neurodiverse child – Learn More
- Neurodiversity and Co-occurring difficulties – Learn More
- Understanding Neurodiversity – Learn More
- Understanding and supporting Neurodiversity – Learn More
- What does it mean when a person is neurodivergent – Learn More
