DIFFERabled offer a range of services, offering support and aiming to improve the overall wellbeing of our neurodivergent community and their families.
We run a unique training programme for neurodivergent individuals and their families (and carers), which provides an understanding of neurodiversity, promotes self empowerment, and raises awareness and inclusivity.
As part of our project, we regularly engage with schools and other educational establishments to offer our support and knowledge in the community.
We work with local therapists and wellbeing practitioners to provide treatments for those that need some TLC, to promote a healthy lifestyle and mindset.
DIFFERabled participate in various events and consultations on several pertinent topics, often bringing in expertise from across the Education, Health and Social Care sectors, most recently:
A collaborative project with university of Glasgow to co-create a questionnaire in relation to an online resource, supporting the post school transition.
The Scottish Parliament consultation on the subject of “The Presumption of Mainstream Education”.
Neurodivergence in Scottish Schools Symposium with The University of Glasgow; exploring the challenges young people currently face with an aim to challenge and positively change the current system.
Please click on each icon for further information on the service.
Parent Carer Support & Information Drop In
Our parents / carers and neurodivergent community are always at the heart of what we do. We provide a safe space where you are accepted, understood, and encouraged to share your own lived experiences with peers; supporting one another; pre and post diagnosis.
Each group has informal discussions about whatever is relevant at that time, which could be behaviour concerns; sleep issues; benefit guidance; education support; friendships; sensory advice.
Please come along to any of our drop-in groups for a cuppa and a chat, we will be delighted to meet you!
Neurodivergent ADULT Friendship Group
We are a friendship group to enable like-minded people to connect to one another in a safe, accepting and supportive environment.
Participation is free and open to anyone, with or without a formal diagnosis.
TLC Tuesdays
We work closely with local organisations to offer health and wellbeing support such as yoga, mindfulness, reiki, massage, reflexology.
Please see our events page for upcoming sessions.
Focus Fridays
We run fortnightly workshops focusing on specific pre arranged topics, chosen by our community. These can include Social Security Scotland, MSP Surgeries, Advocacy Support, Education Information.
Please check our events page for current arrangements.
Dekko Comics: Workshops for Young People
We organise short weekly workshop courses for young people, focusing on neurodivergent strenghths and how to engage and succeed in certain environments, such as school.
Training & Information Programme
We work with Neurodivergence Consultant, Heather Wright, to offer a rolling programme which is free to all parents, carers and family members of neurodivergent people, and any person identifying as neurodivergent, with or without a formal diagnosis.
Social Media
We have a welcoming and friendly community on Facebook, always happy to offer support and advice if they can.
If you would like to join any of our closed Facebook groups, please click the icon for links.
1:1 Support & Information
Our Family Link Workers are available to offer an introductory 1:1 service, offering support whilst allowing you the opportunity to get to know us and what we can offer little bit better.
Culturally Diverse / ESOL Support & Information
We can offer specific organised and / or group Support & Information sessions.