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15/02/2026

Our next meeting is this Thursday, please come along if you would like to connect with other parents/carers of children with Autism, ADHD or dyslexia etc ☕️🧁

02/02/2026

If SEND touches your life, your voice matters.

Kellie Bright has launched a powerful new project for families living with SEND – and she wants YOUR story.

The EastEnders actor and mum-of-three is calling on parents, children, professionals and anyone connected to special educational needs and disabilities to take part in Post SEND – a national storytelling initiative shared by post.

Whether you're a SEND parent, teacher, sibling or grandparent – Kellie’s inviting you to write just a few honest lines and send them anonymously by post. No forms. No pressure. No perfection needed.

'It could be something hard, something hopeful or something you wish teachers or doctors knew,' Kellie says. 'You don’t have to write an essay. Just be honest.'

Read the full story here, including all the details you need to get involved: https://bit.ly/3Mk9HKP

23/01/2026

📣 Drop-In Sessions Next Week!
Are you neurodivergent and looking to learn how Specialisterne NI can support you? Drop by for a chat and find out more about our upcoming Academy, ongoing programmes, and opportunities!

Monday 26/01
⏰ 2pm - 3 pm
📍 Ballynahinch JBO Drop in Clinic, 18 Crossgar Road, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 8XP

Tuesday 27/01
⏰ 11pm - 12pm
📍 Royal Avenue JBO Drop in Clinic, Castle Court, Royal Ave, Belfast, BT1 1DF

Wednesday 28/01
⏰11am - 12pm
📍 Specialisterne NI Office
The Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1AF

Come along, ask questions, and see how we can support your journey!
Share this with your network ✨

Unable to attend but interested to learn more? Email us at sharond@specialisterne.com

13/01/2026

Our Support group meeting for parents/carers of children with autism/ADHD/dyslexia etc is next Thursday - see flyer below for details. All welcome ☕️

02/01/2026

ADHD and autism often co-occur, commonly referred to as ‘AuDHD’, and the lived experience of AuDHD can be very different from ADHD or autism alone.

11/12/2025

08/12/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0mksq4x?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

New SEND podcast, available on BBC sounds App.

Listen to the latest episodes of SEND in the Spotlight on BBC Sounds.

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

Support that makes a difference - in 3 simple steps.

At Specialisterne NI, our funded programmes are designed to support neurodivergent individuals to:

1️⃣ Connect with others and build confidence
2️⃣ Start and/or progress in careers
3️⃣ Stay and thrive in the workplace

Interested in learning how we can support your journey?

📧Email us at Valencia.yeo@specialisterne.com

11/11/2025

🌟 Is your child waiting for an ADHD assessment? 🌟

Our support sessions are designed to build awareness, answer your questions & give you practical strategies to support your child at home and in school.

💬 Limited spaces available contact - CommunityPaedInfo@setrust.hscni.net

29/10/2025

📣 our next meeting details ⤵️
All parents/carers very welcome to come along whether your child had received a diagnosis or is on the waiting list to be assessed.
Great chance to chat or listen to other parents/carers ☕️🧁
Open to anyone living in Crossgar, Ballynahinch, Killyleagh, Saintfield, Downpatrick and surrounding areas.

10/10/2025

Jamie Oliver leads a call for urgent SEND reform 📣