Welcome to Kaleidoscope Consultancy
Hi, I'm Jade Jameson.
As a parent and a teacher/SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), my passion is to use my skills and knowledge, both as a professional and through lived experience, to set up as an advocate, helping to make sense of Neurodiversity, empowering families with knowledge, support and understanding.
‘Neurodiversity’, not just a trendy new buzz word, an empowering term that simply suggests that “there is not a normal or right way for the brain to develop’. The world has become more accepting of the fact that there is no ‘normal’. Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia are just some of the conditions that society is more aware of and we’re working towards acceptance and adjustments in an historically ableist society.
My Journey
Having taught and been the SENCo in a primary school for the last 14 years, I feel it’s time to merge my passion and work, advocating for and supporting families of Neurodiverse children. I know only too well how little support is out there, as our family have been there too.
It would be unfair of me to detail our successes and difficulties to date as I’m only too aware that Autism is on a spectrum and ‘once you’ve met one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism’. What I will say is that I’ve been inspired to share what we’ve learned along the way with those who are struggling. I want to be the advocate for you that we didn’t have. I see you and I know what you’re going through.
I’ve been privileged through my 14 years of teaching and as SENCo, to have met so many different children and young people with a range of Neurodivergent needs. I’ve spoken with families and professionals, all of whom want the best support for their child or the child they’re working with. I’m often asked to share what has worked for us and what has worked for pupils and children of friends.
Through the years I’ve built up experience of everything from the diagnostic process, helping to fill in assessment forms, helping to understand sensory regulation right through to the implementation of IEPS and statementing process on the education side.
I’ve taken the decision to share my skills and knowledge, both as a professional and through lived experience, to set up as an advocate to help empower families of Neurodiverse children with knowledge, support and understanding.
My aim is to connect families to support. To allow you to connect with your children and young people. To empower you to support each other.
I will impart my knowledge, experiences, thoughts, research and what I know has worked for others.
Together we will make sense of Neurodiversity.
Developments
Kaleidoscope Consultancy is available at the Mid Ulster Clinic
To avail of our services, Please get in touch directly with the clinic and make an appointment today;
Tel: 028 796 68380
Services / What we offer
When you find yourself navigating through the complexities of Neurodiversity alone, come and share your story and together we'll find ways to support your family.
Specifically, we offer the following services:
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Education on the many different conditions under the umbrella of ‘Neurodiversity’ (e.g. Autism, ADHD etc)
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Explanation of the referral and diagnostic processes
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Advice on the stages of the ‘Code of Practice’ and the statementing process in schools
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Connecting to support and services in the local area
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Signposting to other businesses and networks
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Advice on benefits and entitlement to support
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Help with completing forms
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Recommendations from lived experience
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Advocating and sharing my experiences
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Identifying the next steps in your journey
At Kaleidoscope Consultancy, we consult through face to face appointments with you, in a comfortable environment.
To make an appointment, contact us directly using the information below.
Navigating Diversity
On 28th November I joined Grace Bigger from Lushlife in inviting local families to join us in our 'Navigating Neurodiversity' event in Magherafelt.
It was such an honour to create and host this event with @lushlife_gracebigger, showcasing the support and services in the Mid Ulster area for our Neurodivergent children and young people.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to our exhibitors who did a fantastic job at showing families that they aren’t alone in their Neurodiversity journey.
A special thank you to Vice Chair of @midulstercouncil Meta Graham who stopped by to show her support.
It’s always special to have a vision come to life, today was very special indeed
Navigating Neurodiversity Event
Terrace Hotel Magherafelt 28th. November 2023
2024
Here are some of the services Kaleidoscope can offer in 2024
👩🏼🏫 Education on different Neurodivergent conditions (e.g. Autism, ADHD etc)
📑 Explanation of the referral and diagnostic processes
🚸 Advice on the stages of the ‘Code of Practice’ and the statementing process in schools
📍Connecting to support and services in the local area
🪧 Signposting to other businesses and networks
🫶 Advice on benefits and entitlement to support
📝 Help with completing forms
♥️ Recommendations from lived experience
🌈 Advocating and sharing my experiences
⏭️⏩ Identifying the next steps in your journey
⭐️ Pre and post diagnostic assessment advice and support.
⭐️ Help to understand SEND and the Statementing process in schools.
⭐️ Signposting to local charities, businesses and networks that can offer support in the community.
If you're in need of advice and support, please get in touch and make an appointment today.
Together we will make sense of Neurodiversity.
The Twelve Tips For Christmas
Our series of short form videos based on tips for parents and young people with Christmas on the horizon is still available on our Facebook and Instagram sites.
The tips were very popular at Christmas and equally useful anytime.
Safer Internet Day 2024
For Safer Internet day, on our Facebook and Instagram site, I offered guidance and suggestions to parents of neurodivergent children fostering understanding, empathy, and effective strategies for support.
For further details and to make a booking please contact me