Neurohubs
Our Neurohubs provide a support and information service for neurodivergent children, young people and their families. This support can be accessed in-person, over video chat or on the phone.
These hubs are based in Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby and Heanor.
For hubs based in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, take a look at our family support hubs.
What is a Neurohub?
Neurohubs are welcoming local spaces for neurodivergent children and young people aged between 0 to 25 and their families.
Neurohubs aren't one kind of support; our teams will provide support based on the needs of the user and can signpost as needed. We offer 1:1 support, workshops, social meet-ups, stay and plays, crafting activities and a whole host of other activities, based on the person's needs.
We also offer activities catered to specific interests, such as dance sessions or board game meets.
The service can assist with queries ranging from challenging behaviour, eating/sleeping problems, bullying, difficulties with gender, and many other subjects on the spectrum of neurodivergence.
How is this support provided?
In the first instance, a member of our team will reach out to find out what specific support you or your child/young person needs. After this, support can continue via any of the following methods:
- In-person meet-ups
- Video chat via Teams/Zoom
- Over the phone
- Emails
Our team aims to be flexible and diverse in how we meet the needs of families, young people and young adults, as we acknowledge that everyone is different.
What can we help with?
Our team are here to listen and support you through a range of subjects, but here are some examples:
- ASD/ADHD
- Communication
- Challenging behaviour
- Eating
- Education, work or play
- Sensory processing
- Sleeping
- Toileting
Anyone up to the age of 25 can seek support from our neurohubs service. We can provide information and advice, support groups, 1:1 support, toolkits, signposting and training.
How can I get in touch?
Local hubs
- Buxton - neurohub@zink.org.uk
- Chesterfield - neurohub@fair-play.co.uk
- Derby City - neurohub@stjamescentre.org
- Heanor (formerly Ripley) - neurohub@aem.org.uk
Neurohub newsletters and activities
Partners
Sutherland House School
Education for young autistic people aged 3-19 based in Braithwell and Nottingham.
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Family Support Hubs
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Chesterfield Autism Family Support Hub
Find out more about our monthly Family Support Hub based in Chesterfield
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Gainsborough Autism Family Support Hub
Find out more about our monthly family support hub in Gainsborough
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Heanor Autism Family Support Hub
Find out more about our monthly family support hub in Heanor
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Kirkby in Ashfield Autism Family Hub
Find out more about our monthly support hub in Kirby in Ashfield
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Leicester Autism Family Support Hub
Find out about our monthly family support hub in Leicester
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Loughborough Autism Family Support Hub
Find out about our monthly family support hub in Loughborough
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Mansfield Autism Family Support Hub
Find out more about our monthly Family Support Hub in Mansfield
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Northampton Autism Family Support Hub
Find out about our monthly family support hub in Northampton
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Nottingham City Autism Family Support Hub
Find out about our monthly family support hub in Nottingham City
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Retford Autism Family Support Hub
Find out about our monthly family support hub in Retford
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Rotherham Autism Family Support Hub
Find out about our monthly family support hub in Rotherham
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Worksop Autism Family Support Hub
Find out more about our monthly Family Support Hub in Worksop
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Parent workshops
We host monthly workshops for families and carers over Zoom covering topics across the autism spectrum.
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Introduction to Autism Parent Workshop
In this session we look very briefly into genetic and environmental risk factors for autism, before talking about diagnosis and...
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Autism and Girls Parent Workshop
We look at why a female autism presentation is less likely to be diagnosed, what this presentation is more likely...
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Autism and Sleep Parent Workshop
We look at the potential impacts of sleep deprivation for your child.
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Promoting Positive Behaviour Parent workshop
We look at what is challenging or distressed behaviour?
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Autism and Sensory Differences Parent Workshop
A whole session on our senses! Not just the 5 we all learned about in school, but two additional ones...
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Autism and Schools Parent Workshop
We look at what the potential difficulties may be for a child or young person in the school environment, and...
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Autism and Claiming DLA Parent Workshop
We look at how to get hold of the form and what information to start collating even before receiving the...
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Not sure where to start?
We have a team of extremely experienced staff that advocate autism and understand it in a way others do not. If you need help or more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be able to point you in the right direction.
