Our Work

See below for an overview of our services and projects. 

This page gives details of STAND's involvement in the Scottish Parliament's Inquiry into Pathways and Support for ADHD and Autism.

This page gives further details of our Stay and Plays.

This page gives further details of Neurodivergent Rugby and Sensory Sessions. 

This page gives further details of our Whatsapp Support Groups.

This page gives further details of our Fresh Start Cleaning Project. 

This page gives details of our responses to public consultations.

Inclusive, relaxed play sessions where neurodivergent children and their families can connect, have fun, and feel understood. Click here to find out more.

Compassionate, practical cleaning and decluttering support to neurodivergent families who need a helping hand. Click here to find out more.

WhatsApp peer-support groups providing safe, supportive spaces for parents and carers of neurodivergent children to connect, share experiences, and find understanding.  Click here to find out more.

Inclusive rugby sessions designed to help neurodivergent children build confidence, make friends, and enjoy the game in a supportive, understanding environment.  Click here to find out more.

Interactive workshops that empower parents, carers, and professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to advocate effectively for neurodivergent children. Click here to find out more about our Empowerment Project, or send an email to empowerment@standuk.co.uk if you are interested in when our next workshop is taking place.

A project creating accessible visual communication tools to help neurodivergent children express themselves, understand routines, and navigate daily life with confidence. 

A national project to empower neurodivergent children and their families and amplify their voices. Click here to find out more. 

Workshops led by qualified speech and language therapists to help parents and carers support their neurodivergent children’s speech, language, and communication development in practical, everyday ways. 

We contributed to the Scottish Parliament’s Inquiry into Autism and ADHD, highlighting the experiences of neurodivergent children and families and calling for meaningful policy and system change across Scotland. Click here to find out more. 

We take part in community events, school open days, and local fairs to raise awareness of our work, share resources, and connect directly with families and professionals who support neurodivergent children. These outreach activities help us build relationships, listen to lived experiences, and ensure more families know that STAND is here for them. Click here to find out more. 

We respond to public consultations to amplify the voices of the children and family we support and reinforce the need to listen to people with lived experience. Click here to find out more. 

We have supported children's soft plays by providing them with materials and advice for them to provide ASN or neurodivergent friendly soft play sessions. We are currently supporting Soft Spott Soft Play in Dunbar.