Join us to learn how to understand, regulate and connect with neurodivergent kids, and how caring for the carers is just as key. Open to all

🌟 NeuroCurious: Caring for Neurodivergent Kids and Their Carers

Caring for kids, caring for carers.

With more children and young people than ever being identified as neurodivergent, and society and systems still catching up on understanding and support, many of us are feeling alone in how best to care for them. You are not alone, and this space is for you.

NeuroCurious is back for its fourth edition, this time for everyone who loves and cares for a neurodivergent child or young person. Come with a partner, friend or fellow carer. Learning this together is where the real shift happens. No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity.

✨ Understand More. Connect Better.

We'll explore the more unspoken parts of caring for our children: the 4 o'clock meltdowns, the dysregulation that sometimes only certain people see, and the parts of caring that can leave us feeling most isolated.

We'll also explore why caring for the carers is vital. Without looking after ourselves, it's impossible to do the best by our children. This is about helping you understand, connect with and support the children and young people in your life, and feel supported yourself.

🎯 What To Expect

Created and led by Jess Rad (she/her), Creator of NeuroCurious and national award-winning Founder of The WomenHood, with a diverse lineup of speakers, this event weaves together three essential elements:

Knowledge: nervous system regulation and the parent carer perspective, accessibly explained

Mindset: professional support, psychedelic therapy and a holistic reframe of why our children have been gifted to us

Toolkit: practical ways to connect with our children and care for ourselves too

All wrapped up in the NeuroCurious format of inclusivity, accessibility and a sense of belonging.

Guest speakers

Marsha Martin - Founder and CEO of Black SEN Mamas

Claire Cordell - Medicine and Integration Coach, Founder of Little Gate Farm

Matt Rider - Senior Practitioner, CAPA First Response CIC

Bec Milligan - EFT (Tapping) Practitioner and Trainer, BANT registered Nutritionist, and parent of a neurodivergent son

💫 The NeuroCurious Mission

To diversify, normalise and celebrate neurodiversity, changing how society thinks about different minds. Every NeuroCurious event is a step towards a world where every mind is understood, welcomed and valued.

👥 Who Is It For?

Parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people

Step parents, grandparents and extended family

Childcare providers, teachers and tutors

Anyone who loves or supports a neurodivergent child

Anyone curious: you don't need a diagnosis or any prior knowledge

We warmly welcome and invite the broad spectrum of people caring for neurodivergent children and young people, and we warmly invite the LGBTQIA+ community, a big part of the ND community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📌 What This Event Isn't

To keep our time together focused and kind, we won't be exploring the EHCP process, diagnosis or politics. These matter deeply and deserve their own dedicated spaces. Here, we're focusing on you, your child and the connection between you.

💬 What People Say

"I came away with practical tools, new understanding, and a genuine sense of connection. A must-attend."

"THE event celebrating neurodiversity"

"Probably the most inclusive event I've been to"

"A gamechanger."

🎬 Missed the Previous Sessions?

All previous NeuroCurious events are available to watch on demand at thewomenhood.com. If you are new to exploring neurodiversity we invite you to take time to learn more about yourself and others here (perfect as a watch party!):

Uncovering and Celebrating Autism and ADHD in Females

The Sensory Experience

Unlocking Communication

💖 A Good Cause

NeuroCurious raises money and awareness for Amaze, the Brighton-based SEND charity supporting families with disabled children across Sussex, where Jess serves as ambassador. Please consider donating at checkout or on the night.

♿️ Accessibility and Inclusion

We warmly welcome everyone across all genders, races, ethnicities, faiths, the LGBTQIA+, trans and non-binary communities, and all disabilities.

Thanks to Joyfully Different, we provide:

> Colour-coded lanyards

> Fidget library

> Quiet room

A fully inclusive environment for all neurotypes.

Can't make it in person? Join via livestream on the night or grab the on-demand recording to watch in your own time.

💻 How To Join

📍 In person at PLATF9RM Hove, Norton Road, Hove.

💻 Livestream from anywhere on the night

🎥 On-demand recording to watch later

🍹 On The Night

A warm, welcoming atmosphere with quiet spaces, non-alcoholic drinks, accessible facilities, a friendly volunteer team and stalls to explore. This is a sober event. Please note this is a busy environment, so whilst we have a quiet space we recognise this isn't suitable for everyone and invite you to consider whether the livestream option is better

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