Our Mission
To celebrate neurodiversity by shifting the global narrative from deficits to strengths, providing capacity building on emotional agility and attunement, and cultivating resilience personally and communally. We support individuals, families, schools, and organizations to create neuroinclusive environments where all minds thrive through innovative tools, education, and community connection.
Our Vision
A world where neurodiversity is universally recognized as a strength, emotional agility and attunement are core practices, and resilience is a collective effort. We envision inclusive communities where every unique mind flourishes throu meaningful contribution, nourishing connections, and deep compassion.
Our Core Values
Salutogenic and Strengths-Based
We amplify strengths and shift focus from deficits to possibilities, empowering individuals and communities to thrive.​
Community Resilience
Change the text and make it We believe resilience is both personal and communal, cultivated through shared efforts to create supportive and sustainable environments. own.
Emotional Agility and Attunement
We prioritize building capacity for emotional awareness, adaptability, and meaningful connection with oneself and others.​
Continuous Learning and Growth
We embrace curiosity and adaptability, fostering growth that aligns with the evolving needs of the neurodiverse community.
Inclusion and Belonging
Change the text and make it your We champion inclusive practices that honor the dignity and uniqueness of every neurotype, fostering spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.​
Compassionate Advocacy
We advocate with empathy and integrity, amplifying voices and creating pathways for systemic change that honor lived experiences.
Meet Our Team
Get to Know Us
co-founder, Strengths and ADHD Life Coach, Programs and Coaching Lead
Saskia is a learning designer, a media scholar and Strengths based life coach specializing in ADHD.
She adores learning, interacting in communities of practice and collaborating with people who have similar interests and values, especially when it comes to co creating a more (neuro)diversity friendly future that can lift up the next generations into solving the problems of the future together.
Director, Neurodiversity Foundation
Born brazen, Tjerk has 15 years of experience in boldly creating ambitious projects, social impact companies, teams and charitable foundations gravitating around the idea we can make this world a better place, when we utilize ourselves as the catalysts of change. Sociologist by education, autistic by mind, kind by nature, he gets the nickname of "titanium spine", which is fueled with neverending idealism, and a person who is inspired by the love he sees in everyday people.
Co-founder, Learning Experience Strategist, Operations and Trainings Lead
With more than 20 years experience in the field of educational consultancy, curriculum design and learning experience design, Lana brings her wealth of experience, dedication and passion in creating educational reforms to NEA. Her wish is to see equitable, inclusive and progressive schools that greatly amplify learners' strengths.
She loves facilitating spaces for conversations around the themes of giftedness, neurodiversity, strengths-based curriculum design and community building.
Interested to work with us?
Available OnlineFind out how we can work together and about our services.
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Who We Serve
At our core, we are here to educate, advocate, and create meaningful connections for individuals navigating neurodivergence—whether they themselves are neurodivergent or care for someone who is. We believe in building bridges of understanding and support that foster growth and celebration of neurodiverse strengths.
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Supporting Families, Schools, and Organizations
We empower families, schools, and organizations committed to cultivating neurodiverse-friendly environments. Through practical strategies, proven coaching techniques, and actionable insights, we provide parents, educators, school administrators, and teams with tools that are easy to integrate into their daily lives. Our communities of practice offer a collaborative space for parents, teachers, and organizational leaders to share experiences, refine skills, and adopt mindsets that advance inclusion and understanding.
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Collaborating with Neurodivergent Creators
We are passionate about creating courses, content, and services that promote neurodiversity-friendly practices. As part of our commitment to our advocacy, we collaborate with neurodivergent creators who exemplify the power of leveraging their strengths to make unique contributions to the world. We live by the principle: "Nothing about us without us."
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People who inspired our work
Amazing individuals who are advocates of neurodiversity
"The world need all kinds of minds."
“Not all the features of atypical human operating systems are bugs.”
"Success in Life is Based on Adapting One’s Brain to the Needs of the Surrounding Environment."
HELP US IN AMPLIFYING OUR IMPACT
Support us in our Mission
The Neurodiversity Foundation is our parent charity. Our mission is to create a society that works for all individuals regardless of their brain types.
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20% of our revenue is donated to Neurodiversity Foundation.