Working with families
Our expertise centres on children and young people who are autistic and/or ADHD or feel these identities may fit them. Our approach is needs-led, not diagnosis-dependent.
Our prices
All our packages have set costs. You can view our prices and further details by clicking on the link below.
Please note the following information regarding travel time:
Mentoring always incurs a travel cost if the mentor travels to you
Packages incur travel cost if it involves travelling outside of Brighton and Hove
Travel time will be calculated into a bespoke service
Support for neurodivergent children and young people
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We can work with your child/young person helping them understand and embrace their neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD) identity. We use a positive, strengths-based approach so they develop:
confidence in themself as a unique individual
a greater awareness of their own sensory and environmental preferences, triggers, responses and regulators
curiosity about the differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical social communication preferences and/or sensory processing
a deeper understanding of their own strengths and challenges, and support to work on areas they would like to focus on, including education/work guidance for those over 15 years
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This is a regular small group session (max four) held at our Portslade, Brighton office. We align the child/young person’s interests and social communication preferences so they can experience meaningful social connections, and better understand themselves within the context of neurodivergence. They will also gain practical support and advice from the group facilitator, including the development of self advocacy skills, and increasing their feelings of self-worth, self confidence and self-esteem. We use games, videos and resources linked to the groups’ interests, to engage in practical activities that then spark conversations, and may also lead to friendships.
“Sadie’s mentoring is really helping my daughter understand herself better and build her confidence. We’ve seen such positive progress thanks to Sadie’s guidance. Would 100% recommend.”
Assessments and reports for children and young people
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This package includes a comprehensive and detailed report designed to help you, and any professionals you choose to share it with, gain a clear understanding of your child/young person’s social, emotional, sensory, and learning needs, as well as the type of provision that will support them to thrive. It offers clear, evidence based information that can inform educational settings, guide discussions with the local authority (for example, when applying for or updating an EHCP), and enhance your own understanding of what may be helpful.
We develop a thorough understanding of your child/young person by observing them either at home or in school, engaging in one-to one conversation, reviewing relevant professional reports, liaising with their education setting (where applicable), and speaking directly with you.
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If we’ve previously completed a TDC Full Education Assessment Report for your child/young person and you require updated evidence, we offer either a TDC Short Progress Update Report, available when the TDC Full Education Assessment Report was completed within the last 6 months, or a TDC Review Education Assessment Report, for updates between 6 and 18 months after the TDC Full Education Assessment Report. Both packages reflect any changes and provide refreshed information.
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If we’ve previously completed a TDC Full Education Assessment Report for your child/young person and you require updated evidence, we offer either a TDC Short Progress Update Report, available when the TDC Full Education Assessment Report was completed within the last 6 months, or a TDC Review Education Assessment Report, for updates between 6 and 18 months after the TDC Full Education Assessment Report. Both packages reflect any changes and provide refreshed information.
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We can complete a professional observation by meeting your child/young person at home or their place of learning and provide feedback on the likelihood that they are autistic and/or ADHD.
Although we cannot offer an official diagnosis, we have extensive knowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent children and young people and can provide our professional opinion. You can use the written report as evidence if you seek a formal assessment.
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If your child/young person is receiving mentoring sessions with us, this report offers a comprehensive overview of the topics addressed during those sessions, along with insights into the child or young person's responses. It also includes the mentor’s professional opinion of any emerging needs identified through these sessions, and outlines the recommended support required to meet those needs.
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If we are mentoring your child/young person, we can offer a combined package that includes both the mentoring report and the TDC Full Education Assessment Report. This option brings together insight from the mentoring sessions and an observation at home or in your child's education setting, offering a thorough understanding of your child or young person’s needs.
Services for parents and caregivers
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We can provide 15, 30 or 60 minute online consultations for you to discuss a variety of topics in relation to you and your child/young person.
Some topic suggestions include:
Difficulties you are experiencing in understanding or supporting your child/young person at home
Advice around sensory, social or emotional needs and regulation (with a focus on one or all three)
Supporting yourself and your family’s well-being in a neuroaffirming and practical way
Difficulties your child/young person is experiencing in their education setting
Education alternatives within and outside of a school/college setting that might work for your child/young person
Discuss how things are going regarding the service we are providing for your child/young person e.g. mentoring or social group
The time is yours to get the support you need.
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We can attend meetings with you as a neuroaffirmative SEND consultant or expert witness. In those meetings we can give our professional opinion about the needs of your child and the provision they require.
Please Note: Before attending meetings, we must have previously met or worked with your child or young person, either through producing a TDC Full Education Assessment Report or by regular mentoring sessions.
Meeting examples that we can attend:
Annual Review
Meeting with school staff
Mediation
Tribunal
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If your child/young person is dysregulated or distressed at home, we can help you to understand why (using a neuroaffirmative lens) and give you some practical strategies to address whatever is happening.
Typical areas parent/carers ask for support with are:
sensory needs
sibling relationships
getting ready for school in the morning
going to bed
transitions (from home to school or in community spaces like the supermarket or public transport)
a number of these things combined.
As an additional service, we can provide a summary report from our meeting, outlining the key strategies discussed.
“Thank you Sadie. I honestly believe this wouldn’t have been possible without your expertise and support. We can’t thank you enough. This is the best money we’ve ever spent.”
Bespoke services
We also offer bespoke services so if something isn’t listed here, please get in touch to see if we can help as a SEND Consultant or Professional. We no longer offer advocacy or representative services.
Our bespoke services are priced on a case-by-case basis.
Unsure what support you need?
If you are unsure which package is right for you, please book a FREE 15-minute consultation with us so we can guide you through our services and discuss what will work best for your child or young person.
“After four long years fighting the LA for my daughter’s right to a basic education, I was ready to give up. Sadie’s experience and expertise as an autism specialist alongside her unyielding drive for justice for the education rights of all young SEN people has given me the strength to keep going.”