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.
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.
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