Wild Companions
A new kind of support for neurodivergent families.
What is it?
Wild Companions is a national service from Raising a Wild Child, connecting families with trained individuals who truly understand life with a neurodivergent child.
Whether you’re looking for rest-bite, mentoring, or someone who “just gets it” to support you at home, we’re here to help.
We believe in low-demand, trauma-informed, relationship-first support.
Who We Support
We work with families of neurodivergent children (including PDA, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory profiles) who:
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Need rest-bite or time for siblings
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Are using Direct Payments from social care or privately funding
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Would like help with emotionally safe routines and support strategies
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Are navigating transitions like school refusal, EBSNA, or post-diagnosis burnout
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Want to feel seen and supported, without having to explain everything from scratch
What is a Wild Companion?
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They might be a mentor, a buddy, a calm presence in your home, someone who:
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Understands anxiety, sensory needs and burnout
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Has been trained in our Raising a Wild Child & PDA approach
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Will never judge, shame or “fix” your child
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Knows how to co-regulate, de-escalate and just be there
How it works
Personalised, practical support, tailored to your family’s unique needs to create calm and connection.
Get in touch
We’ll listen to what your family needs.
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We match you
With a trained Companion who suits your child and situation.
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Choose your package
Funded privately or via Direct Payments.
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We stay alongside
Offering ongoing support, supervision and kindness.
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Let's meet ....
💜 A Moment to Meet 💜
'45 minute chat'
Free
This 45 minute initial consultation is a space for you to talk through where you’re at, and for us to walk you through how our support might fit.
