Welcome to The Autism & ADHD Advocates CIC

The Autism & ADHD Advocates CIC provides neurodiversity-affirming support, workshops, and psychoeducation for families, young people, professionals, and community organisations.

Founded by Sarah-Jane McGarry, a Neurodiversity Specialist with over 20 years of experience in Autism and ADHD research, support, and lived experience, our work focuses on helping people understand the “why” behind behaviour, emotions, sensory needs, and daily struggles.

Our sessions are designed to make complex topics easier to understand in real-life ways. We focus heavily on executive functioning, sensory processing, emotional regulation, behaviour, communication, and understanding how the brain interacts with the environment.

We support both diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals and work from a neurodiversity-affirming approach that promotes understanding rather than blame.

What We Offer

• Online family support sessions

• Community SEND workshops

• Psychoeducation for parents and carers

• Training for schools, professionals, and organisations

• Executive functioning workshops

• Sensory processing workshops

• ADHD and Autism understanding sessions

• Neurodiversity training for workplaces and services

Our sessions are practical, relatable, and designed to help people make sense of everyday struggles at home, in education, and in daily life.

Flexible Learning and Support

Online Sessions

Join from anywhere in the UK through our live online workshops and support sessions.

Community Sessions

We also deliver in-person workshops and family support sessions across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Why Families and Professionals Work With Us

• Over 20 years of research and lived experience

• Neurodiversity-affirming approach

• Real-life practical understanding

• Focus on executive functioning and sensory needs

• Supportive and interactive sessions

• Trusted by families, schools, and professionals

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve understanding of Autism and ADHD, reduce stigma, and help create environments where neurodivergent individuals feel understood, supported, and able to thrive.

We believe understanding changes lives.