Register for Free Support Workshops for Parents/ Carers of Neurodivergent Children
We’re pleased to share a new local support project for families of neurodivergent children in the Malling area. This pilot programme is a collaboration between Involve Kent, Malling Primary Care Network (PCN), and Neurodiversity UK, a social enterprise specialising in coaching and therapeutic support for neurodivergent families.
Starting this July, we’ll be offering a series of free monthly workshops – alternating between in-person sessions in Snodland at 10:00 AM and evening Zoom webinars at 7:00 PM, all held on the second Wednesday of the month. We are beginning with two sessions as part of a trial, with the potential to extend the programme for an additional four months.
To join the project, please register your interest
Spaces are limited, and places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. We’ll send you a confirmation email to let you know if you’ve been accepted onto the programme. Once you’re registered, you’ll receive a monthly newsletter from Neurodiversity UK with event invitations and booking information.
To be eligible you need to be registered at one of the following GP Surgeries:
- West Malling Group Practice
- Thornhills Medical Practice
- Wateringbury Surgery
- Snodland Medical Practice
- Phoenix Medical Practice
What the Workshops Cover
These sessions are based on feedback from local families and co-designed with parents and carers. The two initial workshop themes are:
Empathy and Communication – Building Connection with Your Child
This session helps you explore how your child communicates through behaviour, play, and emotion – especially when words are hard to find. Through hands-on, adult-friendly play and reflection activities, you’ll develop new ways of tuning into your child’s emotional world and responding with empathy. This can support emotional regulation, reduce conflict, and build stronger relationships.
Parental Shame and Empowerment – Reclaiming Confidence in Parenting
This session helps you explore how your child communicates through behaviour, play, and emotion – especially when words are hard to find. Through hands-on, adult-friendly play and reflection activities, you’ll develop new ways of tuning into your child’s emotional world and responding with empathy. This can support emotional regulation, reduce conflict, and build stronger relationships.
First Workshop – Save the Date!
Date: Wednesday 9th July
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Snodland Youth and Children’s Centre
Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5JG
This first in-person session will focus on building empathy and deeper connection with your child through fun, reflective, and creative exercises.
If you have any questions about the project, feel free to contact us at workshops@neurodiversityuk.co.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you to the programme and supporting you on this journey.