Practitioners Meeting Neurodivergent Needs
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PINN Forum
Practitioners Meeting Neurodivergent Needs
A coaction space for professionals reaching diverse community members across Northern Devon, which likely include neurodivergent teens and/or adults.
A coaction space for professionals reaching diverse community members across Northern Devon, which likely include neurodivergent teens and/or adults.
What is the PINN Forum?
The PINN (Practitioners Meeting Neurodivergent Needs) Forum is a unique space that facilitates collaboration, resource sharing, and the development of innovative strategies to enhance the support available for autistic people and those with other neurodivergent needs.
The PINN Forum meets twice a year and might benefit you if…
A Provider of Support
You are a practitioner working with autistic and other neurodivergent clients.
Northern Devon
Your organisation or service has a base anywhere across Northern Devon.
Your Services
You cater for teen or adult autistic service users, and other neurodivergent needs.
You don’t need to be a neurodiversity ‘specialist’ – this is about building connections and learning.
Your participation will help shape the future of neurodiversity advocacy and service provision in Northern Devon.
Get Involved: If you or your organisation have any questions, or would like to be added to the PINN forum mailing list, please contct us at katie@waymakers.co.uk for more information.
Our Next PINN Forum –
Thursday, 16th October 2025
Save the date!
We are thrilled to announce autumn 2025 Northern Devon Forum for Practitioners Meeting Neurodivergent Needs (PINN Forum). This essential event will bring together service providers and professionals dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals in our community. The autumn 2025 event will focus on the theme of Lived Experience – Privilege, Potential and Possibilities.
Event Highlights:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow practitioners and expand your professional network.
- Knowledge Exchange: Share insights and learn from the latest research and practices in neurodivergent support.
- Collaborative Solutions: Engage in discussions aimed at creating actionable solutions for the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025
Time: 10am – 1pm (arrivals from 9:45 am, optional networking until 1:30 pm)
Location: Growforward Project, Chelfham Mill, EX32 7LA.
Please note that a £4 fee is requested upon booking, to contribute towards refreshments costs.
Get Involved: If you or your organisation has any questions, or would like to participate, please email us at katie@waymakers.co.uk.
Join us in making a difference and advocating for a more inclusive and supportive community for neurodivergent individuals. We look forward to seeing you there!
PINN Forum Annual Report 2024
The PINN Forums have brought together professionals from health, education, social services and other support areas to enhance inclusivity, care services and accessibility for our local neurodivergent community. Attendees shared their ideas for future and 3 top themes emerged; Neurodivergence and Mental Health, Life Transitions and Independence and Intersectionality in Neurodiversity…
Inaugural PINN Meeting Report 2023
The inaugural meeting of the PINN Forum marks a meaningful step toward building a supportive community and improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals in Northern Devon. Through collaborative discussions, participants identified core focus areas, challenges, and potential solutions in shaping a strategic vision for the Forum. The PINN Forum was received as a very welcome space to network, exchange ideas, coordinate resources, and develop initiatives…
Our PINN Forums
What our PINN Forum members say
Really lovely. It was really useful to be able to put a few names to faces, and meet people and collaborate.
Very useful liasing with other services providers. It gave me valuable links, information and signposting.
Such a valuable morning – so good to meet others who are just as passionate about support those within our community.
It was great to learn about the many services around.
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