SUPPORT GROUP

Functional Living Support Groups are designed to gradually cultivate sustainable, peer-led communities of care within the neurodiverse community. Our aim is not only to provide immediate support, but to foster ongoing connection, shared understanding, and collective growth over time. We currently host two groups — one for neurodivergent adults seeking mutual support and shared lived experience, and another for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children who wish to exchange practical strategies, resources, and advocacy insights. In the early stages of community building, each group runs once per month and is facilitated to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and focused environment while still remaining peer-driven in nature. Sessions typically run for approximately 1.5 hours and are intended to provide accessible information, shared experiences, and supportive discussion around everyday challenges, strengths, and areas of life that participants may find difficult to navigate.

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To ensure a safe and meaningful experience for all attendees, numbers are limited and booking a place in advance is essential. At present, the support groups are offered as an in-person experience to prioritise connection, presence, and community building. While many of our other Functional Living programs include online participation options, we are still carefully considering how online support groups could be structured, as virtual environments can create a different interpersonal dynamic and require additional safeguards and planning. Our long-term intention is to continue expanding supportive networks while preserving the quality, safety, and authenticity of the experience for everyone involved.