Spicy Space ️- support group for neurodivergent families

Calm Ahead CIC is excited to introduce a brand‑new group created for neurodivergent individuals, families, and anyone navigating life with additional needs. Built on lived experience, genuine empathy, and our commitment to making Oldham a more inclusive place, this group offers a space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Living with neurodiversity, whether Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s, sensory differences, or other additional needs, often means moving through the world with a beautifully neurospicy brain: full of unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of thinking, alongside challenges that can feel overwhelming. Many families and individuals tell us they often feel isolated, unsure where to turn, or exhausted from having to explain themselves. This group exists to change that.

We want you to leave your masks at the door, but don't forget your ear defenders!

• Families of neurodivergent chiildren and young people
• Families of children and young people with additional needs
• Individuals awaiting assessment
• Anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling with the daily challenges related to neurodiversity and/or additional needs

You do not need a diagnosis to attend.

• Sensory-friendly activities
• Relaxation, movement and mindfulness
• Creative child led play
• Parent to Parent support
• Gentle non-judgemental guidance
• Meet others who get it, reduce isolation, and build confidence
• Facilitators who truly understand neurodiversity, personally and professionally
• A non‑judgmental space where every experience is valued.

Sessions are held at Greenacres Community Centre, Galland Street, Oldham (Free car park use OL4 3HS) every first Saturday of the month, 2.30pm - 4.30pm in the Upper Hall. £5 per family, refreshments provided, please notify us of any dietary requirements.

Calm Ahead CIC believes in strength-based support, kindness-first communication, and creating practical, realistic tools that help people move forward. Everything we deliver is shaped by life experience, professional insight, and our mission to improve wellbeing across Oldham. Neurospicy brains bring creativity, honesty, innovation, and fresh ways of seeing the world. Our community needs these unique thinkers, problem‑solvers, deep feelers, and out‑of‑the‑box minds who make spaces more compassionate, imaginative, and vibrant.

For any further information, contact us by emailing [email protected]

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