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Neurodiversity support for school leavers:

ND:Well

If you identify as neurodivergent and are under the age of 24 years, the Tailor Ed Foundation can connect you with a one-on-one support worker. This support worker can help you talk through your feelings and the challenges you're facing in your life, which can aid in understanding your emotions and enhancing your wellbeing.

Additionally, if your family needs assistance in understanding what you are going through, Barnardo's can provide support for them to connect with others and receive guidance.

For more information visit  or email

wellbeing@tailoredfoundation.co.uk

Mindroom 

Supporting neurodivergent children and young people up to the age of 25 years and their families. They support individuals with a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, Dyslexia or other neurodevelopmental conditions, although no diagnosis is required to access the services. 

Mindroom offers one-to-one support with a worker to spend time with, get to know and make a plan together for what an individual would like help with. They will help with improving confidence, wellbeing and being heard. A transition service is also delivered in some schools and provides one to one or small group support. It uses the Future Me resource to help identify goals, wishes and needs for the future. 

Mindroom – Neuropoint

A group for young people aged 16 to 25 years who want to make the world a better place. The group meets online on the first Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 7.30pm. 

Mindroom – Friday Comic Club 

A group for young people to create and print comic art, from the ages of 14 to 18 years. The group meets in-person on the First Friday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at

For more information on Mindroom’s services, visit  a²Ô»å  or contact

directhelp@mindroom.org 

0131 370 6730

Number 6 One Stop Shop 

A service run by Autism Initiatives for autistic adults over 16 years who are diagnosed with autism and have no additional learning disability. The service supports young people and adults in Edinburgh, Lothians or the Scottish Borders. Number 6 provides free social opportunities and one-to-one advice and support on a range of issues.

An initial appointment will be arranged via phone/video call or in person at

For more information visit the  or for self-referrals or supported referrals email  

number6@aiscotland.org.uk  

Activities for Neurodivergent young people

Team United – Autism and neurodiversity football sessions

Sessions are for young people who have a neurodiverse diagnosis or are on the assessment pathway who are interested in participating in football.  Sessions are mixed ability and experience and for those aged 16 to 21 years. The sessions are about using football to create a fun and safe space where young people can get together and enjoy participating and making new friends. There is also the option to play in the Team United League and cup competitions. There is a cost attached to the group.

• Edinburgh meet at Peffermill Playing Fields, Peffermill Road, EH16 5LL

For more information visit the or contact

ben@teamunited.org.uk