Held in the Possilpark area, staff and volunteers were delighted to have the opportunity to create a RAP (rhythm and poetry) with Karen Dunbar, and the Glasgow Girls. Together the group creating an entertaining yet striking piece highlighting the challenges which parents, carers and neuro-divergent young people face daily.

Deborah Best, director of DIFFERabled, said: “We had a brilliant time, enabling us to express our thoughts and feelings in a fun and inclusive environment. We work hard to champion the rights of the neurodivergent community locally, so this was a great opportunity to take a break and enjoy creating a rap highlighting some of the challenges.

“Thank you to ng homes, Karen Dunbar and Amy Rew from The Glasgow Girls for the opportunity to raise awareness for neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia etc). We are so pleased to be a partner organisation with ng homes and together develop more opportunities for our community.”

The project was part of an ongoing partnership between ng homes and DIFFERabled who work to ensure the local North Glasgow community are aware of these conditions, are aware of the difficulties experienced, and have access to information and support available. These include Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyspraxia, and ADHD to name a few.

DIFFERabled have also been involved with recent ng homes’ Community Information and Advice Open Days held at Saracen House offering information on support available and highlighting the training available to help professionals and families.

Plans for the partnership include training by DIFFERabled in June to help promote knowledge and understanding of the current issues hosted by ng homes. Further information, including upcoming dates, will be made available on the ng homes website.