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Embracing Neurodiversity

Building an Aotearoa in which all neurodivergent people can fully participate, belong and thrive.

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Our neuroaffirming approach embraces each individual's unique strengths and interests, empowering children, adults, and families to be proud of who they are, advocate for themselves, and lead meaningful lives.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity refers to the concept that people experience and interact with the world differently. No single "right" way of thinking, learning, or behaving exists, and differences are not seen as deficits (Harvard Health).

Neurodivergence

Neurodivergent refers to having a brain that functions differently from the "neurotypical" brain. Neurodivergent individuals may have unique social preferences, ways of learning, communication methods, and ways of perceiving the world.

Our Locations

📍Greenlane

 

300 Great South Road Greenlane, Auckland 1051 New Zealand

09 281 4857

Parking is available on-site. Close to motorways, train and bus lines.

📍North Shore

 

3 William Laurie Place Albany, Auckland, 0632 New Zealand

09 280 4303

Parking is available on-site. Close to motorways as well as bus lines.

At Acorn, we support individuals who are neurodivergent and are navigating autism, ADHD, FASD, sensory processing, dyspraxia, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, giftedness and communication disorders.