Rise As We Are CIC

By neurodivergent people, for neurodivergent people.
Support that understands you, celebrates you, and helps you thrive.

Our Mission

Every neurodivergent person deserves to feel proud and confident in who they are.

Too many of us only get help when we’ve already reached breaking point.

Too many families are left feeling confused, overwhelmed and isolated.

We’re here to change that - to notice sooner, to listen better, and to build the kind of support that actually works.

It is never about fixing people. We embrace difference, celebrate identity and create a space where we can all rise, just as we are.

Our Services

1:1 Mentoring

Our mentoring sessions are designed for neurodivergent children, teenagers, and adults who want support from someone with lived experience, who truly 'gets it'.

Parent & Carer Support

Workshops, webinars and 1:1 sessions for parents and carers who want practical help and reassurance. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Training for Schools & Organisations

Training that challenges old ideas and replaces them with practical, neuroaffirming approaches. Led by neurodivergent trainers with real-world experience.

Online community membership - coming soon!

Our low-cost membership is a simple way to stay connected and get regular support. This is designed for parents, carers, autistic adults and young adults who want regular, flexible help at affordable prices.

Testimonials

Carly is an incredible and trusted advocate and speaker for our autism events. Her approach is thoughtful, person-centred and she is able to bring her own lived experience to her talks, which ensures that the audience really engages with the practical advice and strategies she shares.

Kate (Organiser of the Autism & ADHD Shows)

Getting to work with Carly has been great so far, she has allowed me to feel understood and heard, but at the same time I feel like I have learnt so much about the neurodivergent experience. She provides a safe space where I feel open to discuss my struggles and concerns, and she is very good at being proactive and helping me think about strategies.

Amelia (AuDHD adult)

The mentoring sessions have been incredible and I am so thankful that we came across Carly. My 10 year old daughter loves her sessions. They have helped her to move from being VERY upset and angry about her autism diagnosis, to now embracing her autistic identity. Carly is an excellent role model for my daughter and her teaching background shines through in the way she structures the sessions.

Becky (Mum of 10 year old Autistic child)