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Our Initiatives
Community Support Evenings
Delivered in partnership with Autism Champions CIC, our Community Support Evenings provide a welcoming online space where neurodivergent people can connect, share experiences, exchange practical advice and support one another. These monthly sessions help reduce isolation, foster meaningful connections and remind participants that they are not alone.
NDV Podcast
The NDV Podcast brings together lived experience and professional expertise to explore neurodiversity from multiple perspectives. Through honest conversations with guests from across the neurodiversity community, we aim to inform, inspire and promote greater understanding while helping to shape more inclusive communities.
Let's Talk Neurodiversity
Designed for primary-aged pupils, the sessions introduce neurodiversity in an engaging, age-appropriate and inclusive way through discussions, activities and real-life examples. By encouraging curiosity, challenging stereotypes and celebrating different ways of thinking and learning, the programme helps children develop empathy, understanding and a culture of inclusion from an early age.
Voices of Our Community
"A truly welcoming and supportive community where lived experience is met with empathy, understanding and kindness. Andreia has created a safe space that brings people together to connect, share and support one another."
"The support, encouragement and genuine connections I've found through Neurodiverse Voices Connect have been invaluable. Every event leaves me feeling uplifted, understood and looking forward to the next opportunity to reconnect with this incredible community"
The Neurodiversity talks at Thameside have been hugely beneficial for pupils of all ages, from year 1 to year 6. Pupils thoroughly enjoy the interactive nature and information shared, and it has provided them with age-appropriate knowledge to understand neurodiversity in themselves and their peers. Older pupils were able to identify traits in themselves and helped them understand their diagnosises, the support available and have the reassurance and encouragement that they can achieve absolutely everything. These talks have created an inclusive community focussing of knowledge and acceptance for all our pupils at Thameside Primary School.
Collaborations
Collaboration is at the heart of Neurodiverse Voices Connect. We believe meaningful change happens when people with different experiences, perspectives and expertise come together. By working alongside individuals, organisations, researchers and communities, we aim to amplify neurodivergent voices, share knowledge and create opportunities for genuine involvement and lasting impact.
Founder
Leandra Hamblin
SENtipede is a peer-support community rooted in lived experience, offering connection, compassion and a supportive space for parents and carers of neurodivergent children
Founder & Director
Dee Nic Sitric
Autism Champions is a Community Interest Company providing personalised, autism-focused support, guidance and training to autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, adults and their families.
Head of Community Participation
Donna Jewell
Oxford Hub is a community-focused charity bringing people and organisations together through volunteering, community organising and advocacy to tackle inequalities and help build a more equal and connected Oxford.
