Welcome to the Fidget Project!
We are a group of neurodivergent parents, professionals and Allies working to improve SEND/ NDV provision in rural South Devon.
Sensory Processing Differences underpin Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
We support children with sensory and neurodivergent needs, and their families, before, during and after diagnosis.
We provide practical support, inclusive spaces and guidance so families do not have to wait for help.
Our Aim is to Support & Empower
We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) providing support to parents, families and children in our local community.
We offer practical support and resources to help children feel understood and able to engage in everyday environments, including education and social settings.
We also support parents, carers and educators with strategies and guidance to navigate situations that can feel overwhelming.
We do not diagnose or provide therapy, but we help families better understand their child’s needs and access the right support.
Why this matters?
“The school environment can present autistic children with a multi-sensory onslaughtin terms of sounds, smells, textures and visual impacts that constitutes both adistraction and a source of discomfort.”
Dr Rebeca Wood
Source: Inclusive Education for Autistic Children by Dr Rebecca Wood Pub JKP
Our Work in Schools
The Fidget Project works alongside schools to support children with sensory and neurodivergent needs in a practical and inclusive way.
We help children explore ways to feel more regulated and supported within the school environment, enabling them to better access learning and feel more comfortable in everyday situations.
We also work with teachers, support staff and school leaders to build awareness and understanding of sensory processing differences and how these can impact behaviour, focus and participation.
Our aim is to support schools in creating environments where more children feel included, understood and able to develop their potential.
Our Work in the Community
We are committed to supporting families in understanding sensory and neurodivergent needs and how these can impact everyday life.
We provide practical strategies, resources and activities to help navigate situations that can feel challenging at home and in the community.
We run drop-in and bookable support sessions for parents and carers, as well as sensory-friendly sessions for children.
We also develop resources to guide and support adults as they help children navigate a world that may not always meet their needs.
Sessions are offered through local community spaces including Kingsbridge Community Hub.
We're delighted to be a Co-op Local Community Cause for 2025/26!
We’re thrilled to share that The Fidget Project CIC has been chosen out of over 6,500 projects nationwide as a Co-op Local Community Cause for 2025/2026.
This partnership means that every time Co-op members vote and select us as their chosen cause, a portion of their spending helps support our work with neurodiverse children and families across our local area.
We’ll be working closely with our local Co-op stores in Dartmouth, Modbury, Salcombe and Ivybridge to raise awareness of our mission and make a lasting difference in our community.
July 2025 Update
Our closing deadline approaches but our work goes on.
As our Crowdfunder campaign comes to a close, our project will continue to receive donations, but we would love to take the opportunity a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our supporters so far. You can read the update in full by clicking onto the Crowdfunder below.
February 2025 Update
We have identified a bus that we can convert and we are working closely with Occupational Therapists who have a specialism in working with Sensory Processing Differences to discover the pieces of specialist equipment that we will need to have on the bus.
Feature on SouthHams.com
This project has the long-term potential to benefit countless children and families with special educational needs and disabilities in England’s South West.
October 2024 Update
The idea is that the bus will offer a peripatetic service to identified schools over a minimum of a two year period so that children (who need it) will have access to weekly sessions on the bus with a qualified OT.
We will be collecting the evidence of any impact on the children’s learning and any reduction of low-level disruptions in class.
Contact us
Telephone: +44 7778345233
E-mail: mail@thefidgetproject.org
Address: Bowringsleigh Lodge, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3LL, United Kingdom