Who we are
ThriveND helps neurodivergent children thrive, at home and at school. We work with families who need clear, honest advice and a plan they can act on, and with schools that want to get inclusion right.
What we believe
Neurodivergence is a difference, not a disorder. A child who is struggling is usually telling you that something around them isn't working, not that something is wrong with them.
So we start with your child's happiness, look at the whole family, and give you straight answers, including when things are fine and when there's no quick fix.
The people behind ThriveND
CO-FOUNDER
Jessie is the SEND agony aunt for The Times and the author of Autism: How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child and ADHD: How to Raise a Happy ADHD Child. She leads ThriveND's work with families: the first call, the plan, and deciding which specialist, if any, a family needs. [Bio to be confirmed by Jessie.]
Jessie Hewitson
CO-FOUNDER
Alex leads ThriveND's operations, project delivery and strategy. She has more than 20 years' experience leading strategy and change programmes, including delivering projects alongside consulting firms, and founded the advisory practice Savvy Accounting in 2016. She oversees how ThriveND runs, from bookings to school projects.
Alex Ardizzone
Our specialist team
Behind Jessie is a team of specialists: former head teachers, senior SENCOs, and people who work with neurodivergent young people every day. [All of them experienced, and all of them neurodivergent themselves–confirm this is true for the whole ThriveND team.]
Between them they cover:
You don't need to work out who you need. Jessie will introduce you to the right person, and only if you need them.
Working with schools
We also help schools review, shape and deliver their inclusion strategy, and measure whether it is making a difference for pupils. Find out more about our work with schools.
Start with a conversation
Every family starts with a free 30-minute call with Jessie.