Navigating Systems

When you’re fighting for your child’s needs, it can feel like you’re speaking a different language to schools, universities or local authorities. Matthew helps you bridge that gap with calm, clear advocacy and inside knowledge of how education systems work.

• One-to-one advice and advocacy for parents, carers and neurodivergent university students

• Support with school exclusions, including preparation for meetings, reintegration and reasonable adjustments

• EHCP planning and drafting support

Building Understanding and Confidence

Many families want to deepen their knowledge and find approaches that work for them. Matthew offers compassionate, practical guidance that builds confidence at home, at school and in the wider community.

• Parent and carer groups for families of autistic children and those with PDA (6-week programme)

• Childminder and early years training for supporting neurodivergent children

• Trauma-informed education planning for children in or out of school

Restoring Calm and Connection

When relationships feel strained between family members, or between families and professionals, a structured, nonjudgmental conversation can make a big difference.

• Family mediation around parenting and neurodiversity

• Mentoring and tutoring for neurodivergent university students (executive function, study skills, self-advocacy)

• One-to-one sessions to find clarity and next steps

Why Families Work With Us

Dr Matthew Carlile brings both professional and lived expertise: as an educatior, a researcher on inclusive education, and as a parent of four neurodivergent children. He understands the system from every side, and has an in-depth understanding of what parents need, how institutions operate, and where communication breaks down.

Every session is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in experience, helping you find calm, clarity and confidence to move forward.