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Practitioners Meeting Neurodivergent Needs

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PINN Forum

Practitioners Meeting Neurodivergent Needs

A coaction space for helping professionals working in Northern Devon, whose services cater for teen or adult autistic service users, and those with other neurodivergent needs.

A coaction space for helping professionals working in Northern Devon, whose services cater for teen or adult autistic service users, and those with other neurodivergent needs.

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 service users and other neurodivergent needs.

The PINN Forum meets twice a year and might be the space for you if…

Helping Professional

You are a practitioner working with autistic and other neurodivergent service users.

North Devon

Your organisation or service has a base anywhere across North 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.

Our Next PINN Forum –

15th October 2024

We are thrilled to announce the next Northern Devon Forum for Practitioners in Meeting Neurodivergent Needs (PINN Forum). This essential event will bring together service providers and professionals dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals in our community. 

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: Tuesday, 15th October 2024 
      • Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm; arrivals welcomed from 9.45am 
      • Location: Barnstaple Library, EX1 1EL 

        Mark your calendars now and make sure to save the date! Stay tuned for more details on how to register and the event agenda – these will follow soon. 

        Please note that a £4 fee will be requested upon booking, to contribute towards the cost of refreshments. 

        Get Involved: If you or your organisation have any questions, or would like to participate, please email us at katie@waymakers.co.uk for more information and to receive an email with a link to book a place. 

        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! 

          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.

          PINN Forum Member

          Very useful liasing with other services providers​. It gave me valuable links, information and signposting.

          PINN Forum Member

          Such a valuable morning – so good to meet others who are just as passionate about support those within our community. 

          PINN Forum Member

          It was great to learn about the many services around.

          PINN Forum Member

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