NEURODIVERGENT ABILITIES
About Us
Neurodivergent Abilities was founded by Kerrie Dunnett and Michelle Chisholm in July 2023 to support the needs of Neurodivergent individuals, their families and carers. Our team met through working with or being supported by Dr Annie Clements (Hons) at Autism and ADHD, an award-winning social enterprise that supports world-wide. Our team have both professional and lived experience of Autism and ADHD and our shared vision is to bring our community together enabling them too just be themselves.
We believe that with the right support, anyone can thrive.
Our Mission
To bring our community together in safe calming environments
To help individuals drop their mask and feel they can be their true selves.
Help individuals feel more confident about where to turn next
End loneliness individuals feel on their life journey by setting up social groups
Boost confidence via volunteering roles with us
Share the You Are Able statement that we promote
"Meeting others who understood, didn't judge and lived it, too, changed my life."
- Michelle Chisholm
Meet Our Directors
Michelle Chisholm
Michelle is part of a neurodivergent family, in order to better meet the needs of her children and navigate a challenging system Michelle studied and became a practitioner in Autism and ADHD. Michelle gained experience supporting individuals and families working with Dr Annie Clements (Hons) from Autism and ADHD. Michelle is passionate about sharing her knowledge to support individuals so they know where to turn next and creating social opportunities so that the journey with neurodiversity is less lonely. Michelle enjoys being creative and loves all forms of arts and crafts, gardening and watching movies.
Marcus Thomas
Marcus was diagnosed with ADHD very late in life and wants to see change and better support for neurodivergent individuals - especially adults. ​​
Finding help from Michelle at Autism and ADHD, Marcus finally began to understand himself better. With Neurodivergent Abilities, ​Marcus wants to raise awareness of the challenges faced within the workplace to help reduce the number of adults who experience burnout, from masking at work. Marcus fully understands how misunderstood this journey can be and is keen to bring neurodivergent individuals together in an environment where people can be their true selves without judgement.​
​Marcus previously hosted an ICR radio show called 'CineMarcus', celebrating his love of cinema. He also enjoys podcasts, music and Lego.
Natalie Lloyd
Natalie is a late-diagnosed ADHDer and is part of a neurodivergent family. She has spent years on a journey of discovery for herself and her daughters, to understand their neurodivergence. She is passionate in supporting other neurodivergent individuals and families to advocate for their needs and get the support and opportunities they need.
Natalie has specialist knowledge about Housing, having worked in the sector for more than 20 years. She is able to offer advice on social housing and private renting and can support and advocate for families and individuals who have problems in this area.
Natalie enjoys listening to music - and plays different instruments - listening to podcasts, cooking, and going for long walks.
Stories From Our Community
Teegan
I was diagnosed late with ADHD aged 16 due to teachers and professionals, working with me from age 12, having a lack of knowledge about Autism and ADHD. No one ever mentioned I could be on the spectrum.
​Even my family thought I was a misbehaved child.
I felt failed, left out, judged and bullied, and different growing up.
​Not getting the right support when young has impacted my mental health as an adult, I struggle to accept help as an adult, as I didn't have professional support as a child. I have got used to being in my own world.
​It means the world to me that my mum trained in Autism and ADHD as she is now able to better meet my needs and support me.
Volunteer with us.
We are always looking for people to help us as we help others. For more information email us at:
