# Neurodiverse Advocacy CIC

Neurodiverse Advocacy CIC is a Manchester-based Community Interest Company providing specialist advocacy and legal support for neurodivergent individuals and their families navigating the education system. Founded by solicitor Kehinde, the organisation focuses particularly on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and ensuring neurodivergent children receive appropriate educational support.

The organisation serves parents, carers and young people on the autistic spectrum and with other neuro-developmental differences who need support asserting their rights within education systems. Their team combines professional legal expertise with lived experience—each member has personal experience with neurodiversity or special educational needs, giving them genuine insight into the challenges families face.

What sets Neurodiverse Advocacy CIC apart is their personal, empathetic approach grounded in real-world experience. Rather than generic advice, they draw on their own journeys—Kehinde's experiences securing appropriate provision for her autistic daughters, Adedoyin's international legal background and commitment to service, and Adewunmi's firsthand knowledge of EHCP procedures. This combination of solicitor-level expertise and authentic understanding of neurodivergent family experiences creates genuinely meaningful support.

Their core philosophy centres on the belief that every child deserves education in a nurturing environment supporting their abilities regardless of neuro-developmental status. They advocate fiercely for families to be heard and their needs recognised, helping parents stand their ground and navigate complex educational systems successfully.