Our work

What we do

Connection, information, advocacy and community events — practical support for families, from people who've been there.


The four pillars

Support. Signpost. Advocate. Create.

Everything we do sits under four simple headings — parent-led, built from lived experience and never clinical.

Support

Meet parents and carers who understand some of the realities of raising a neurodivergent child — at regular meetings where you can talk openly, ask questions and hear from professionals and organisations who may be able to help.

Between meetings, our parent WhatsApp group keeps the conversation going — questions, tough days and good news all welcome.

A parent and child making crafts together at a table

Signpost

We help you find relevant services, organisations and professionals across the Isle of Man — so you know where to go next.

Information, not advice. We don't provide medical or professional advice — where we can, we show you what support may be available and where to find it.

Advocate

We work to make sure neurodivergent children, young people and their families are heard — all the way to Tynwald, where we petitioned for annual neurodiversity and inclusive-practice training for education staff.

And we want to work constructively with schools, government and organisations to improve understanding and inclusion.

Create

Community events, workshops, fundraisers and family activities that bring people together and start conversations — plus free Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards for members of our community.

See what's coming up on our events page, or read the story of Miles That Matter — the walk that brought the Island together.

Growing all the time

Current and developing areas of work

Some of this is already up and running; some is still developing. All of it is building towards a more understanding and inclusive Isle of Man.

  • Monthly parent and carer support meetings
  • Guest speakers and professionals at meetings
  • Parent and carer WhatsApp community
  • Information and signposting
  • Neurodiversity awareness and advocacy
  • Community events and family activities
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards
  • Sensory and educational resources
  • Fundraising initiatives
  • The Better Together Awards of Excellence
  • Exploring ways of helping children and young people who experience barriers to accessing education — including future support towards appropriate online learning opportunities, where funding allows