My journey began when I had my first child. As any new parent would, I found myself diving into the vast world of parenting, reading everything I could find about childhood development. I was fascinated by how young minds work, how they grow, and how they learn. I thought I was ready for anything. But like most parents, I soon realised that raising a child meant navigating unexpected challenges.

 

When my daughter started school, I was told she was struggling with reading. Her teachers noticed that while she was eager and intelligent, something wasn't quite clicking with traditional teaching methods. The school conducted diagnostic tests, but they couldn't pinpoint what was wrong. There were no obvious signs of learning disabilities, and yet, she continued to have difficulties. As a mother, I couldn’t just accept that there was no explanation. So, I took matters into my own hands. I spent countless hours researching and exploring different ways that children learn. That’s when I discovered that my daughter didn’t have a problem at all, she simply learned differently. She was a highly visual learner, and the methods being used to teach her were not suited to her unique way of processing information. She needed a different approach, one that played to her strengths rather than highlighting her challenges.

 

Inspired by this discovery, I founded "All Hands Together" in 2012. My vision was simple yet powerful that 'All Children Can Learn', provided we use a strength-based, child-centered approach. It was my deepest belief that no child should be left behind just because their learning style doesn't fit into an traditional mould or background. "All Hands Together" became a place where neurodivergent children could thrive, where they could be seen, heard, and understood for who they truly are.

 

In London, my work in the neurodiversity space continued to expand. I became a neurodiversity coach and a parent coach, working with neurodivergent children and families. I continue to meet incredible people whose potential had been overlooked because they didn’t fit into the standard education system. My job is to help unlock that potential by recognising their unique strengths. But my mission doesn’t stop at coaching.

 

I continue to advocate for neuro-inclusion, through my work with corporate clients to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Working with these companies, we designed strategies to foster safe environments where all could thrive. For me, Inclusion isn’t about checking boxes, it’s about seeing each person as unique, celebrating their strengths, and understanding their intersectional identities.

 

We are bigger than any label and I have never seen neurodivergence as a limitation, rather, as a different way of interacting with the world. It’s my job to help others see that too. In my work, whether it's with families, children, or corporate teams, I always focus on the individual, their strengths, their needs, their story.

 

My journey, which began with my daughter’s struggle, has blossomed into something far greater than I could have ever imagined. I am constantly reminded of the power of understanding and how inclusion and a strength-based approach can change the lives of a many. I continue to fight for a world where every child and every person is given the opportunity to succeed, no matter how they learn or how they think. 

 

This is the work I love. This is the work that gives me purpose.