Mindroom

Huge congratulations and thanks to the team from Edinburgh Dental Specialists who took on the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Team Relay on Sunday, 24 May in support of Mindroom! 🏃‍♀️

The EDS Sprinters, Chelsea, Suze, Bruce and Louise completed the 26.2-mile run in 4 hours 23 minutes.

So far, they have raised an amazing £780 for the charity.

The Team said, “We wanted to fundraise for Mindroom because there is still not enough support or awareness of neurodiversity. Many children and families face barriers when trying to access the help they need. By raising money, we can help provide better support, increase understanding, and work towards a world where no child or family feels excluded or unsupported.”

This week we’re looking forward to being part of the Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2026 in Glasgow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Members of Neuropoint, Mindroom’s Rights & Participation group for neurodivergent young people, will be delivering their workshop “It Takes All Kinds of Minds”, sharing insight, lived experience and practical ideas to support greater inclusion and understanding.

We’re proud to support Neuropoint members in bringing their voices to this important conversation and excited to be part of two days of learning, collaboration and ideas for change.

If you’re attending the conference, we’d love to see you there! We look forward to sharing more from the event afterwards.

If your organisation is looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, partnering with Mindroom can help create lasting change for neurodivergent children, families and employees across Scotland. 🤝

From fundraising and charity partnerships to strategic support, corporate involvement helps us expand our reach and continue our mission to remove barriers and build inclusive systems.

Together, we can help ensure no mind is left behind. Find out how to get involved at www.mindroom.org/get-involved/.

As Tourette’s Awareness Month begins, we’re looking back at one of the inspiring conversations from our 2023 ITAKOM (It Takes All Kinds of Minds) conference.

We were honoured to welcome keynote speaker Pelle Sandstrak (Mr Tourette), who shared his powerful lecture, “For the Sake of Unusualness. My Life with Tourette Syndrome.”

Drawing on his lived experience of Tourette’s and OCD, Pelle spoke about embracing individuality, challenging perceptions and finding strength in what makes us unique, a message that continues to inspire and resonate.

At Mindroom, we champion all kinds of minds, and sharing stories and perspectives like these is an important part of building understanding and inclusion.

🎥 Watch Pelle’s talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArIe3JWQ46g

Can you help us win? 💚

Mindroom has been entered into the Movement for Good, Health & Wellbeing Special Draw, where 10 charities will each receive £5,000 from Benefact Group.

This funding would help us continue our mission to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent people by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more inclusive world.

If you’d like to support our work, please nominate Mindroom using the link below. The nomination window is open until 24 May 2026.

👉 movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and help ensure no mind is left behind.

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week 🧠

For neurodivergent children, young people and adults, mental health can be shaped by a range of factors, including the environment they move through and the expectations placed on them. Needless to say, access to the right support can make a HUGE difference. Classrooms that don't quite fit, workplaces where individuals feel misunderstood... There's a need for both big change, and small, real-life moments where people can find the space to be themselves, without judgement.

At Mindroom, we believe that understanding neurodiversity is key to supporting positive mental health. Creating inclusive, flexible and supportive environments benefits not only neurodivergent individuals, but everyone.

Let’s continue the conversation around mental health and inclusion. Find out more about our mission and how to get involved at www.mindroom.org.

Mindroom is proud to partner with the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre at The University of Edinburgh ✏️

Together, we work to deepen understanding of neurodiversity and apply this knowledge to design, deliver and evaluate approaches that enable people to thrive.

Our collaborative work includes projects such as the Neurodivergent peer Support Toolkit (NEST), research into neurodiversity and mental health in schools, and studies exploring the links between sleep and mood in autistic adolescents.

By connecting research with practice, we can continue to improve support for neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

Find out more at www.mindroom.org/news-resources/research-policy/.

Looking to build a more neuroinclusive environment in your organisation or community? 👥

At Mindroom, our training is designed to foster understanding, confidence and practical skills to support all kinds of minds. Whether you're at the start of your journey or looking to deepen your approach, we can tailor sessions to your needs.

If you’d like to arrange an informal discussion about your in-house training requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about our courses at www.mindroom.org/events/our-courses/.

We’re excited to be part of the Children in Scotland Annual Conference 2026, taking place 27-28 May in Glasgow! 📣

Members of Neuropoint, Mindroom’s Rights & Participation group for neurodivergent young people, will be delivering their workshop “It Takes All Kinds of Minds” - a session created by young people that will share insight into the experiences of neurodivergent people, the barriers they can face, and simple strategies that can make a real difference in helping people feel included and respected.

We’re proud to support Neuropoint members in bringing their voices, insights and experiences to this important national conversation, and we can’t wait to be part of two days of learning, collaboration and ideas for change.

If you’re attending the conference, we’d love to see you there.

Find out more, explore the programme and book your place via the conference website.

Supporting a neurodivergent child can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when navigating assessments, education systems and wider services.

Our Parent and Carer Services provide tailored guidance, practical advice and a listening ear to help families feel more confident and informed.

We understand that every family’s journey is different. That’s why our support is shaped around individual needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

👉 If you’re looking for support, or would like to learn more about what’s available, please visit www.mindroom.org/help-and-support/parents-and-carers/.