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πŸ’œ Neurodivergent coach & community organiser
🧑 Supporting parent/carers of ND children to take steps
πŸ’› Parent to ND sons
🩡 Helping clear your path
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A recap of the past 6 months. Starting with... My photoshoot by @andreawhelanphotography which I really loved and actually enjoyed, for someone who doesn't normally enjoy having their photo taken it went surprisingly well. But I did have faith in Andrea so that helped. I love the colours and my boots are my favourite so that worked out well. Now re doing my website and sorting out community offerings and my business offerings too. I have nearly set up Calm Connect as a CIC, I have completed my coaching coach, set up Sensory Space and launched a pilot and hoping to get funding to continue it. Putting on a number of events with @charltoncommunitychampionscccc @communityfoodhubcic and @taruarts and @risingmindsselondon Our next events are this Saturday Zine Workshop for Neurodivergent individuals and their families and households and following Friday 28th Nov 6-9.30pm at Mycenae House is our second Neurodivergent artists and musicians with a community meal event. Super excited for this one, some amazing artist with our community Zine exhibition too. Free tickets: Rising Minds Community Arts evening and community meals ttps://wegottickets.com/event/682188 It is all coming together and it feels good. I have been getting funding to support my work and the Sensory Space and Neurodivergent family/households workshops and hoping to continue them with some more funding next year. You will see more offerings and more of me, just warming up after ongoing ups and downs of life with two Neurodivergent sons and working with them both at home with their EOTAS (education other than at school) packages and my own fluctuating energy and capacity too. Thank you to all my supporters and friends. #neurodivergentbusinessowner #burnoutrecovery #neurodiversecommunity #proudofmyself❀️ #celetratethemoment by @calmconnectwithrowan
Hey, here are 5 things you might not know about me. Still on a mission to let people get to know me. Thank you @lisajohnsonstrategist ✈️ After finishing school I took two gaps years, au paired in Padova Italy, learned Italian really good level for discussing Lego creations and crafts activities : ) and worked as an English teacher in Berliz Jakarta, Indonesia teaching Japanese business expats English and then finally got Saturday morning teaching children English which was much more fun and do able 🏝️While on an Indonesia Island, I finished my dissertation with my dad on the phone from the UK last edits and formats. He then printed it so my steps mum could deliver it to my too university in time for the deadline. Ha ha not much has changed. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ I became a primary teacher by default (on BA in Education and Community Studies where most people were moving onto teacher) but I never planned to be a teacher. πŸ”₯Once I went to the Burning Man festival in the Nevada Desert and there was the Emerald City (or green lasers at least), amazing sculptures, a Burning Man and lots of naked people. Oh and sand. ⛷️I learned to ski when in Italian aged 18 with the family there and their 5 and 6 year old lapped me a few times over down the big slop waving as they passed, while I slowly made my way up. Maybe you can share some things I don't know about you too? ❀️ Photo of Burning Man Festival 2001, sculptures and coloured lights and lasers. #gettingtoknoweachother #creatingcommunity #contentconsistency #buildingconnections #neurodivergentcoach #aboutmechallenge by @calmconnectwithrowan
✨ November at Calm Connect ✨ Here's everything on this month for neurodivergent families, parents and carers in Greenwich πŸ’œ πŸ’œ Listening Circle: Tuesdays, 8–9pm on Zoom (3, 10, 17 and 24 Nov) πŸ’œ Parent Circle: Thursdays, 10am–12pm (5, 12, 19 and 26 Nov) πŸ’œ BEAM Youth Group: Saturdays, 1–4pm (7, 14, 21 and 28 Nov) πŸ’œ Wed 4 Nov: come and say hello at the Greenwich SEND Voices (GSV) SEND Fayre, Woolwich Library, 10am–12pm πŸ’œ Wed 4 and 11 Nov: Sensory Awareness Summit watch parties on Zoom, 6:45–8:30pm ✨ NEW: Crafty Wellness ✨ Scrapbook journalling and vision boards just for neurodivergent parents and carers. Four Wednesday evenings from 18 November, 6:45–8:15pm at Kidbrooke Community Centre. Sensory-friendly, small group, all materials provided. Spaces are limited! Come as you are, and come and go as you need πŸ’œ Save this reel so you've got the dates to hand ✨ Details, Zoom links and booking are in our Facebook group, link in bio. @calmconnectwithrowan Questions? DM us or email calmconnectuk@gmail.com #CalmConnect #Neurodivergent #NeurodivergentFamilies #ParentCarers by @calmconnectwithrowan
Crafty Wellness is a four-week course of calm, creative evenings for neurodivergent parents and carers. Parenting and caring take a lot of energy, especially when you're neurodivergent yourself. This is a chance to pause, make something just for you, and connect with others who understand. Each session pairs a gentle parenting topic with scrapbook journalling or vision boards. No crafting experience needed, and there's no wrong way to do it. Talking and sharing are always optional. Run by Rowan Pubble, founder of Calm Connect CIC, an autistic and ADHD parent with lived experience of raising neurodivergent children. Dates Wed 18 November 2026: Gratitude for Me Wed 25 November 2026: Gratitude for My Family Wed 2 December 2026: Vision for the New Year Wed 9 December 2026: Our Family's Vision for 2027 All sessions 6:45–8:15pm Info Venue: GDCA Kidbrooke Community Centre, 8 Pegler Square, London SE3 9GR Who it's for: Neurodivergent parents and carers Group size: small group up to10. Access: Sensory-friendly space, quiet area available Included: All materials and refreshments Cost: Β£15 per session or Β£54 for all four. Concession rates available. How to book: Email calmconnectuk@gmail.com or call Rowan on 07962 400996 (or contact me via my website link in bio) Payment: By bank transfer once booked by @calmconnectwithrowan
What a lovely family sensory day! πŸ’› The dark den and tunnels were a hit. There were also magnetic shapes, small blocks, giant Jenga, Connect Four and other games, plus colouring and lots of sensory toys to explore. Our handmade playdough came in lots of different colours, and some families also had a little play outside. The snack table had lots of crunchy textures to try, including different flavours of plantain, seaweed and a selection of biscuits, plus drinks to keep everyone going. And because parent carers need care too, there were massages for the adults in their own quiet room, so they could relax and enjoy some time for themselves. Thank you to every family who came and made it such a warm, welcoming space. 🌈 #SensoryAwarenessMonth #Neurodivergent #NeurodivergentFamilies #ParentCarers by @calmconnectwithrowan
🌈 What a lovely afternoon at Woolwich Centre Library! Thank you to all the families who joined us for today's Family Sensory Session, and a big thank you to SEND Support for joining us too πŸ’œ We built with blocks and sensory toys, and made all sorts out of playdough. We scented it with vanilla and lemon, added sprinkles, and turned it into pizzas, cakes and so much more. There were snacks to try, giant Jenga and Connect Four to play, and we even sang Happy Birthday to one of our mums. One more to go! Tomorrow is our last in-person event of Sensory Awareness Month. Thursday 29 October, 1–4pm The Javan Coker Foundation Centre, 47 Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood, SE2 9EU FREE, but booking is required. Link in bio @calmconnectwithrowan Part of Sensory Awareness Month, funded by Healthier Greenwich. #SensoryAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #NeurodivergentFamilies #SensoryPlay by @calmconnectwithrowan
🌈 FREE Family Sensory Session – TODAY! 🌈 Join @calmconnectwithrowan this afternoon for a relaxed, low-demand session for neurodivergent parents, carers, young people and families πŸ’œ Today, Wednesday 28 October, 1–3pm Woolwich Centre Library, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ ✨ Tactile toys and sensory resources ✨ Make your own scented playdough to take home ✨ A sensory space with bean bags, weighted cushions and fidgets ✨ A tasting station Come and go as you need, and join in as much or as little as you like. All ages and abilities are welcome in a neuro-affirming space. πŸš† Woolwich Arsenal or Woolwich station (Elizabeth line) 🚌 53, 54, 422 and many more πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking at Tesco's 🎟 FREE, but booking is required. It's almost full, so grab one of the last spaces via the link in bio πŸ”— Part of Sensory Awareness Month, funded by Greenwich Healthier Community Fund Greenwich. #SensoryAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #NeurodivergentFamilies #SensoryPlay by @calmconnectwithrowan
FREE Family Sensory Session – TOMORROW! Join @calmconnectwithrowan for a relaxed, low-demand afternoon for neurodivergent parents, carers, young people and families πŸ’œ Thursday 29 October, 1–4pm The Javan Coker Foundation Centre, 47 Abbey Grove, SE2 9EU ✨ Tactile toys and sensory resources ✨ Messy play ✨ A sensory room with bean bags, weighted cushions and fidgets ✨ A tasting station ✨ Arts and crafts Come and go as you need, and join in as much or as little as you like. All ages and abilities are welcome in a neuro-affirming space. πŸš† Abbey Wood station (Elizabeth line) 🚌 180, 244, 469 πŸ…ΏοΈ Free street parking (from 1pm) 🎟 FREE, but booking is required. Spaces are going fast, so book via the link in bio πŸ”— Part of Sensory Awareness Month, funded by Greenwich Healthier Community Funds. #SensoryAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #NeurodivergentFamilies #SensoryPlay by @calmconnectwithrowan
✨ Day Three of the Sensory Awareness Summit ✨ What a way to finish our very first Sensory Awareness Summit! A huge thank you to our three wonderful speakers on Friday evening. πŸ’› Karen Upton took us inside our internal senses, exploring interoception, pain and how understanding them can explain behaviours that seem to come from nowhere. Drawing on modern neuroscience and real examples, she shared alternative ways to respond. Karen has provided parent post-diagnosis support across Greenwich and Bexley for more than 10 years. ✨ Fallon Nelson, ADHD and Neurodiversity Consultant and Coach, shared her lived experience of ADHD in everyday life. She talked about everyday demands, starting tasks, managing time and navigating responsibilities, along with practical support and environmental changes that make life feel more manageable. πŸ’› Our keynote speaker, Lydia Lings, qualified Makaton Tutor, ADHD coach and founder of SEND Support, shared practical ways to support children with ADHD at home, at school and in the community. Her simple strategies build confidence and reduce overwhelm, and she finished with a live Q&A. ✨ Three evenings, ten speakers, and so much lived experience, expertise and shared learning. Thank you to Merrigan, Angela, Nichola, Akilah, Martha and Jenni, Karen, Fallon and Lydia, to Helen and our team, and to every one of you who joined us. πŸ’› Recordings will be shared with everyone who booked. ✨ Next up: our Family Sensory Day is on Thursday 29th October, 1pm to 4pm, at The Javan Coker Foundation Centre in Abbey Wood. It's free, but booking is required, so use the link in our bio! πŸ’› Funded by the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund ✨ #neurodivergentparenting #sensoryawarenessmonth #interoception #ADHD by @calmconnectwithrowan
✨ Young People's Sensory Toolkit Session ✨ What a brilliant evening with our young people at Valiant House in Charlton! πŸ’› Everyone got hands-on with a whole range of fidgets and sensory tools, trying things out and discovering what feels good for them. ✨ Each young person made their own sensory toolkit to take home, filled with the tools that help them feel calm, focused and regulated including roller essential oils and some little fidgets. Because everyone's sensory needs are different, and that's something to celebrate. πŸ’› And of course, we enjoyed with pizza! ✨ Thank you to every young person who came along and made it such a special session. πŸ’› Coming up next week: our Family Sensory Session at Woolwich Centre Library on Wednesday 28th October is now fully booked! ✨ But don't worry, we've added a Family Sensory Day on Thursday 29th October, 1pm to 4pm, at The Javan Coker Foundation Centre in Abbey Wood. Free, but booking is required. Eventbrite link in bio! πŸ’› @calmconnectwithrowan Funded by the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund ✨ #SensoryAwarenessMonth #CalmConnect #YoungPeople #SensoryToolkit #Fidgets by @calmconnectwithrowan
✨ Day Two of the Sensory Awareness Summit ✨ A huge thank you to our three wonderful speakers on Wednesday evening! πŸ’› Nichola Hardy, SEND Lead at The Big Red Bus Club, shared her lived experience of ARFID. She helped us understand what ARFID is, how sensory preferences affect food, and why someone doesn't need to be under or overweight to have ARFID, with practical ways to support anyone who's struggling. ✨ Akilah Matangaidze spoke about navigating sensory overwhelm as a neurodivergent mother. Drawing on her lived experience of ADHD, mindfulness and motherhood, she explored why overwhelm happens, how co-regulation can help, and practical strategies to approach sensory overload with self-awareness, compassion and confidence. πŸ’› Our keynote speakers, Martha and Jenni from AuDHDacious Humans, explored connection over conforming. They showed us how to see a space through a sensory lens, spot triggers across all the senses and sensory map a home or classroom, and how our own state shapes a child's experience. ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us. πŸ’› Join us tomorrow, Friday 23rd October, for Day Three, 6.30pm to 9pm on Zoom, with Karen Upton, Fallon Nelson and our keynote from Lydia Lings. Free, booking via the Eventbrite link in our bio. ✨ @calmconnectwithrowan Funded by the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund πŸ’› #SensoryAwarenessSummit #SensoryAwarenessMonth #CalmConnect #ARFID #SensoryOverwhelm AuDHD PDA by @calmconnectwithrowan
πŸŽ­πŸ† WOOLWICH CARNIVAL 2026 AWARD CEREMONY| CELEBRATING CULTURE, CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY πŸŽ‰πŸ’ƒπŸ½ I had the pleasure of attending the Woolwich Carnival 2026 Awards Ceremony, organised by @taruarts, and it was wonderful to be part of an occasion celebrating the people and organisations that help make this carnival so special. ❀️ It was lovely to hear about the history of Taru Arts, how the Woolwich Carnival has grown over the years, and the important role that arts, culture and creativity play in bringing our communities together. The awards recognised the amazing participants and organisations who contributed to the carnival, with categories celebrating youth, dance, music and so much more! πŸ†βœ¨ πŸ‘πŸ½ Congratulations to all the award winners and everyone who participated @calmconnectwithrowan @charltoncommunitychampionscccc @lolasuperstarz @dominicmbang @b.e_dancer @caribbeansocialforum @elite_teens__network @our_heritage_uk @shetogetheruk @voiceofmauritiusvom and more! Your creativity, dedication and contribution helped make the carnival a celebration to remember. A special mention to @cllr_raja_zeeshan for delivering such a lovely and encouraging speech. πŸ’œ It was wonderful to hear words of recognition and encouragement for the individuals, organisations and communities working hard to make a positive difference across the borough. πŸ‘πŸ½ Thank you to @taruarts , all the carnival sponsors @b.youngstars, supporters, volunteers and everyone involved in making Woolwich Carnival possible. Your commitment and support help create opportunities for local talent to shine, celebrate our diverse cultures and bring people together. From culture and creativity to community spirit and diversity, this is what celebrating our borough is all about! 🌍❀️ #WoolwichCarnival2026 #naomirise #CommunityCelebration #ArtsAndCulture #celebratingdiversity by @calmconnectwithrowan

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