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When Your Neurodivergent Child Becomes an Adult: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood Together

A live panel discussion for parents and guardians of neurodivergent young people exploring independence, support needs, employment, family relationships and life beyond 18.

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What happens when your child becomes an adult, but still needs your support?

  • Online
  • Wednesday, 29th July
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM BST

For many parents and guardians of neurodivergent young people, the transition to adulthood can bring more questions than answers. Support systems change, expectations increase, and the path ahead may look very different from what you imagined.

How do you encourage independence without stepping back too soon? What support needs continue into adulthood? And what does a successful transition into adult life actually look like?

Join our expert panel as we explore the realities of supporting neurodivergent young people beyond 18, sharing professional insights, lived experience, and practical guidance to help families navigate this important stage with greater confidence.

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Lucy Fleming
Full Plate Collective
Lucy Fleming is the founder and neurodiversity coach behind Full Plate Collective, a coaching, support worker and inclusive spaces training service working with clients across the UK. As a disabled and late-diagnosed AuDHD person, Lucy knows the strategies built for neurotypical minds often leave us more exhausted than accomplished and built Full Plate Collective on a simple belief: neurodivergent people deserve more than survival strategies for work and life, they deserve to thrive. She works 1:1 with individuals and delivers training for organisations who want inclusion that goes beyond box-ticking.
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James Cleves
Clever VA
James is the founder of CleverVA, a virtual assistant agency supporting neurodivergent and disabled businesses owners, employees, and individuals. With multiple neurodivergent diagnoses (Dyspraxia, Autism, Dyslexia, and probably ADHD too), James combines his lived experience with practical support to help his clients in ways that genuinely work with their brains, so they can get organised, stay accountable and fall back in love with their work. James is also a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, sharing his insights on multiple podcasts and in Freelancer Magazine, and recently started delivering workshops for his local Business Gateway.
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Jodiann Gayle
Legal-N-Able
Jodiann Gayle is the Founder and Director of Legal-N-Able, a national award winning Community Interest Company dedicated to improving access to the legal profession for disabled and underrepresented students. A disability and inclusion specialist, Jodiann has spent much of her career working across higher education, supporting disabled students to succeed and helping organisations create more inclusive learning and working environments. She has also worked as a supervised disability discrimination lawyer, supporting disabled people to access justice and navigate disability discrimination matters. As a speaker, Jodiann shares practical insights on disability inclusion, assistive technology, accessibility, leadership, and creating equitable pathways into education and careers, such as law. Her focus today is on building independence and confidence amongst disabled people, ensuring disability is recognised not as a barrier to success, but as a valuable part of building a more inclusive future.

Understanding independence, support, and adult life together

Turning 18 and becoming an adult is often seen as a milestone of independence, but for many neurodivergent young people and their families, adulthood is rarely a simple switch.

Parents and guardians frequently find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory. Services and support structures may change, new expectations emerge, and questions around work, education, relationships, daily living and long-term independence become increasingly important.

At the same time, many families are trying to understand how their role should evolve. When should you step in? When should you step back? How can you continue providing meaningful support while helping your child develop confidence and autonomy?

This interactive panel discussion, co-hosted by CareScribe & Full Plate Collective, brings together professionals and lived experience voices to explore the realities of neurodivergent adulthood and what families need to know to support a successful transition.

Through open discussion, audience interaction, myth-busting and live Q&A, we’ll tackle some of the most common questions and concerns parents face during this significant life stage.

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Key Highlights

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Understanding the Transition to Adulthood

What changes when a neurodivergent young person reaches adulthood, and why can this period feel so challenging for families?
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Independence vs Ongoing Support

How can parents and guardians find the right balance between encouraging independence and providing the support their child still needs?
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Employment, Daily Life and Adult Responsibilities

Gain insight into the realities of work, executive functioning, sensory needs and managing everyday life as a neurodivergent adult.
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Redefining Success

Explore what a positive and successful adulthood can look like when it doesn't follow traditional expectations or timelines.

Is this for you?

This event is designed for:

  • Parents and guardians of neurodivergent young people approaching adulthood.
  • Parents and guardians of neurodivergent adults who continue to provide support.
  • Families navigating decisions around independence, education, employment or future planning.
  • Those seeking reassurance, practical advice and a better understanding of neurodivergent adulthood.
  • Anyone wanting to learn from both professional expertise and lived experience perspectives.

Whether your child is approaching 18 or has been an adult for several years, this discussion will provide valuable insights to support your family’s journey.