Empowering educational institutions, workplaces, and communities to embrace and support neurodivergent individuals, fostering inclusive environments that unlock the full potential of all minds, promoting equity, and celebrating the richness of human diversity.
Digital Tools
Support through education and training
Resources including books, fidgets and advocacy pins/ keyrings
I’m Annabel Tannenbaum, the proud founder of Thriving Minds Education. I know what it feels like to struggle with fitting in. For years, I couldn't understand why I felt overwhelmed while others appeared to have it all together. After five years of teaching, I was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD, and this diagnosis allowed me to see my differences in a new light. I embraced neurodiversity and finally felt empowered to celebrate my unique qualities.
'I liked the hands-on experience of fidgets; knowledge and experience.'
- Kerstin, Education Assistant
'Appropriate use of when to use fidgets. Great introduction to the presentation. Great analogies.'
- Michelle, Teacher Assistant
'The diverse range of fidget toys adding my knowledge about 'this' ed-support area. The honesty of the presenter's self-diagnosis has inspired me to be calmer and happier that people (with certain condition) can do anything and succeed.'
- Florence, Education Assistant
'You being an amazing advocate for autistic, ADHD, PTSD.'
- Bridie, Education Assistant (Special Needs)
'Very practical and realistic.'
- Deepti, Education Assistant
'I liked the range of fidgets you had available to see, play with and try.'
- Katie, Education Assistant
'I most liked how the presentation covered the acceptance of other people's needs and the normalisation of needing help through the use of various tools such as fidgets.'
- Education Assistant (Special Needs)
'Very clear instruction, she is very nice.'
- Souhila Hafid
'The person who presented she is very confident and inspiring.'
- Reem Alwush, Education Assistant
'It was a neuroaffirming presentation with a strengths based approach.'
