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85 Educators providing Neurodiversity courses

Salvesen Mindroom Centre

salvesen mindroom centre

4.7(20)

Salvesen Mindroom Centre is a Scottish charity that supports, informs and empowers children and young people living with learning difficulties. Our vision is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in neurodiversity to help create a world in which no mind is left behind.We want all children and young people with learning difficulties to lead a fulfilling life. We support them and their families to achieve this. Icon of a speech bubble Inform Our multi-disciplinary team have the experience to inform and provide evidence-based procedures and tools to help families and professionals. Three people icon Empower Our goal is to empower children and young people and their families with the skills and confidence to have a real say in decisions about their lives. How do we help? Three people icon We work directly with families, providing information, advice and one-to-one support Icon of a speech bubble We support and advocate for children and young people under the age of 25 Icon of 2 cogs We help plan for transitions for secondary school pupils Play Icon We produce literature, training and resources for professionals, parents and carers Arrow Icon We collaborate with partners to raise awareness and reach more people who need our help For more information, visit our Help and Support page. Help and Support The Future We‘re continually moving forward to create a better understanding of neurodiversity and to become an internationally respected centre of excellence. Find out more Our journey so far From our launch in 2000 to celebrating our 21st Anniversary, find out how we got to where we are today. Follow the journey Annie’s syndrome Our founder Sophie has been raising awareness of learning difficulties for many years, inspired by her own experience with her daughter Annie. Learn more about their journey and Annie’s rare chromosome disorder. Annie’s Story Research Read more about our studies on the issues facing children and young people with learning difficulties and their families. Find out more Meet the people behind our great work. Our People Our Ambassadors Our Trustees Join our mailing list Email Address Facebook icon YouTube icon Instagram icon Twitter icon © Salvesen Mindroom Centre A registered Scottish charity SC030472 A company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland SC209656

Tina Mayfield Associates

tina mayfield associates

Swanage

“I’ve always held the belief that we are all creative beings, and that given the right conditions, everyone is able to explore their strengths and reach their full potential.” Inspired at a young age to pursue creative disciplines, Tina began her career as a design and fine arts teacher and tutor. Working in further education colleges in impoverished and crime-riddled neighborhoods in the UK, she quickly encountered the challenges inherent in supporting students that had complex needs. These were young people struggling with violence and trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, low self-esteem and, in some cases, undiagnosed neurodiversity. They struggled to learn in the same way as other students did and were often marginalized by an academic system that measures success solely through targets and standardized tests. Tina quickly realized that no matter the resources or skills of staff available, when individuals are not emotionally and psychologically stable, they simply cannot excel. Driven by a deep compassion and a struggle she could understand, having grown up with violence and unrecognized neurodiversity in her own family, Tina sought ways to create an environment where young people could thrive and flourish, access their strengths and develop confidence. “I’ve always believed that every individual has their own unique strengths and in the right environment every person can get to know what those strengths are.” Training in counselling for drug addiction and Neuro-Linguistic Programming provided a foundation for a more holistic approach. She saw the success that her students experienced when they felt supported in a safe haven; a stress-free space of true presence and non-judgment where they could explore themselves freely through their creative process and develop confidence.

HomeWork Workspace

homework workspace

5.0(6)

London

Our mission is simple: use the very best ideas, people and practices to become a national leader in bringing opportunities for young people. Or, as we like to call it, Good Growth. We celebrate diversity in every sense, from neurodiversity to gender to race and stand to give everyone the tools they need to pursue their passions. Good Growth drives the work we do and is the value we share with all of the businesses we collaborate with. Our vision is to see east London’s young people thrive and businesses grow thanks to the work that we do together.  Situated right in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the space is part of the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC)’s plan to make sure businesses are tapping into local talent. The LLDC teamed up with A New Direction who run the Hub and bring this initiative to life for both young people and employers.  Young people can take advantage of the paid opportunities we publicise, the support we give for freelancers and start-ups, and industry connections we help foster through mentoring and networking, as well as sector specific careers advice and coaching. At the Good Growth Hub, all internship opportunities pay at least the London Living Wage of £11.95 per hour – but we strive for higher.  For businesses, the Good Growth Hub is an excellent resource to establish good working standards and to become more inclusive. Employers are able to both nurture and draw from a talent pipeline that’s eager to show what they can do. We’re always on the lookout for like-minded businesses to partner with us as mentors, speakers and advisors.  So, whether you’re a business, a young person or just someone who shares our passion for Good Growth, we’d love to have you involved.