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St. Malachy's PS and Nursery, Camlough, Newry

Supporting Parents of Neurodivergent Children

3rd Nov 2025

We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers in our school community through The Changing Lives Initiative – Flourish & Thrive. This initiative offers free early support to families of children who may be neurodivergent, including those with or without a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodevelopmental differences.

💡 What Is It?

Flourish & Thrive is a cross-border project designed to help parents and carers better understand and support their children’s unique ways of experiencing the world.

🧩 Who Is It For?

Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or not, this initiative is open to:

  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Foster carers
  • Any other caregivers

📚 What’s On Offer?

The programme provides a variety of free supports, including:

  • Informative workshops
  • Short and long-term parenting programmes
  • Online resources
  • Evidence-based interventions

These are designed to empower families with practical tools and knowledge to support their children’s development and wellbeing.

📝 How to Get Started

  1. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.changinglivesinitiative.com.
  2. Fill out a short Expression of Interest form.
  3. A team member will contact you to guide you through the next steps.