# Event Details - **Event Name**: Thriving Not Just Surviving - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Practical, compassionate strategies from Dr Clements and Charmaine Champ to support neurodivergent individuals, families and caregivers.About this EventThriving Not Just SurvivingJoin Dr Annie Clements (Autism & ADHD) and Charmaine Champ (Clear Steps Consultancy) for a supportive, practical and compassionate half‑day conference designed for anyone supporting or navigating neurodivergence — parents, carers, guardians, professionals, educators, and neurodivergent adults and young people themselves.Whether you’re raising a neurodivergent child, supporting a young person, working in education or care, or navigating neurodivergence in adulthood, this event offers realistic tools that help you move beyond daily crisis‑management and towards sustainable, compassionate support.Led by two trainers with lived experience of raising and living in neurodivergent families, this conference blends real‑life understanding with evidence‑informed practice. You’ll gain clarity, confidence and practical strategies you can use immediately.Together we will explore:Why sleep can feel impossible — and what actually helpsUnderstanding continence through a gut‑health and nervous‑system lensEmotional‑based school avoidance, looking beyond “attendance”Regulation before behaviour — reducing distress at home, school and in daily lifeHow to support neurodivergent people without burning out the adults around themThis event is not about quick fixes or compliance‑based strategies. Instead, the focus is on:Understanding the nervous systemReducing shame for familiesBuilding practical, realistic support plansHelping individuals and families move from surviving to thrivingWhat you can expectA warm, welcoming environment at Firstsite ColchesterPractical, regulation‑focused approaches to sleep, continence, behaviour, burnout and school avoidanceClear, realistic strategies that reduce overwhelmLived‑experience insight from two highly respected specialistsOpportunities to connect with others during the mid‑morning networking breakA small, meaningful goody bag on arrivalSchedule9.00–9.15am – Arrival & registration9.15am – Welcome9.30–10.30am – Charmaine Champ10.30–11.00am – Break & networking11.00am–12.00pm – Dr Annie Clements12.00–12.15pm – Closing remarksYou’ll leave with:A deeper understanding of neurodivergent experiencesLanguage that reduces blame and increases compassionPractical strategies you can implement immediatelyGreater confidence in supporting neurodivergent individuals and familiesFamilies deserve more than just surviving — they deserve the opportunity to thrive. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/thriving-not-just-surviving/100001984776619297 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Firstsite - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Colchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Firstsite - **lat**: 51.8888869 - **long**: 0.9060851 - **full address**: Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Thriving Not Just Surviving - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dfcc069ee0a16fa7cfd5acccff96bac302a9502bbd923d36ea34a05324229cde-rimg-w810-h450-dcf3e7e7-gmir.jpg?v=1777385648 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Thriving Not Just Surviving being held? - **A:** Thriving Not Just Surviving takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Thriving Not Just Surviving? - **A:** Thriving Not Just Surviving is organized by Autism & ADHD + Clearsteps Consultancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Thriving Not Just Surviving is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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