ONLINE CLUBS FOR NEURODIVERGENT YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8–18
Find your people through the things you love
Small, supported online clubs where young people can game, create and connect with others who share their interests—guided by neurodivergent mentors who understand.
A club shouldn’t feel like another thing to push through
When so much of life asks neurodivergent young people to adapt, perform or keep up, our clubs offer something different.
Young people can begin with something they already love and take part in the way that feels manageable that day. In a space where they don't need to explain—or hide—so much of themselves.
These are clubs designed to give something back: enjoyment, recognition, confidence and a growing sense of belonging.
✔ No diagnosis needed
✔ Camera optional
✔ Chat or reactions welcome
✔ Watching counts as joining
✔ Low-demand PDA-friendly
✔ Small consistent groups
✔ Supportive session leaders
✔ ND mentors who 'get it'
30+ CLUBS EVERY WEEK
What are they into?
From building worlds and inventing characters to drawing, crafting and simply hanging out—our clubs begin with the things young people genuinely enjoy.
GAMING & GAME DESIGN
Minecraft · Roblox · D&D · Stardew · Games Design
ART & CREATIVITY
Character Drawing · Craft
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND FANDOMS
Anime · Pokémon · Musical Theatre · Roblox Transport
Gamers Social · Girls’ Groups · LGBTQ+ Social · 12+ Social
PLUS COMING SOON...
New groups are added regularly, with options for different ages, interests and ways of taking part. Starting in October we have...
Animal Crossing · 15+ Social · Readers Club · KPop · Warrior Cats · Animals · Science and Nature · Creative Writing · Anime Drawing
Browse Clubs
We'd love to help you find the right club for your child or teen. Share a little about their interests, the club 'themes' or 'feel' that might work for them and filter by day and age to find the right fit. Then hit 'Book Now', or 'Ask a question' to learn more.
MORE THAN A CLUB
Different ways to take part. One place to belong.
Uncommon brings one-to-one support, shared-interest social groups an online community, and opportunities for learning together in one neurodivergent-led space. Start with group clubs or courses, or build a trusted relationship with a one to one mentor first. The choice is yours.
CLUBS AND CAMPS
Connect and build friendships through shared interests, in small-groups supported by mentors who 'get' being social 'ND style'.
ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING
Regular confidence building, peer support, friendship guidance, project or skill building sessions from your personal neurodivergent mentor.
COURSES
Build self-understanding, share experiences and feel less alone.
ONLINE COMMUNITY
Keep familiar people, interests and relationships close inbetween clubs or mentoring session.
A young person can move between them without repeatedly starting again—seeing familiar faces, keeping trusted relationships and finding the kind of participation that works for them.
One community. Different ways to grow, connect and belong.
A space to build confidence —not lessons in fitting in
Social confidence isn’t taught in a worksheet. It grows through safe, meaningful experiences with people who understand.
We don’t teach scripts, reward masking or train young people to behave in a more neurotypical way.
Instead, our neurodivergent mentors help young people understand and navigate real social situations including:
Joining in—or beginning again: Gradually reconnecting after social anxiety, isolation or difficult experiences with peers.
Confidence and rejection sensitivity: Interacting when self-esteem is low, rebuilding confidence and exploring sensitivity to rejection.
Building friendships: Finding ways to begin interactions, connect through shared interests and understand the perspectives of others.
Big feelings and sensory needs: Recognising overwhelm, finding ways to regulate and navigating noise, frustration or unexpected changes without shame.
Conflict and repair: Working through everyday disagreements in friendships and learning to repair relationships after difficult moments.
MEET THE MENTORS
People to connect with—and look up to
Our mentors are neurodivergent young adults who bring their own passions, creativity and lived experience into every club.
They’re close enough in age to feel relatable, while being further along in their own journeys.
Shared passions
Our mentors are gamers, artists, writers, designers and enthusiastic fans themselves, who love sharing their genuine excitement with mentees.
Lived understanding
There is no single way to be neurodivergent. Our mentors often recognise experiences that others might miss—offering understanding, acceptance and support.
Supported to support others
Mentors are safer-recruited, DBS-checked, trained in safeguarding and neurodivergent-affirming practice and receive supervision from the Uncommon team.
You won't be alone, whatever educational path you're on
For the half of our community in mainstream education, we're a safe space, where kids can unmask, unwind and belong after a long day at school.
For the remaining 50%, we form part of a support around a family, providing short breaks respite, transition support between placements, EOTAS provision or simply a space to belong alongside alternative education routes or homeschooling.
Alongside school
A favourite weekly club, shared-interest friendships and somewhere to be more fully themselves.
This could look like: Character Drawing every Wednesday for an 11-year-old looking for other young artists.
Learning differently
Social, creative and learning-focused spaces that can become part of a flexible un-schooling, flexi or home-schooling week.
This could look like: Games Design, D&D and community events within a home-education routine.
When school feels difficult
Consistent relationships and gentle connection during periods of reduced attendance, emotionally based school avoidance or burnout.
This could look like: gaming mentoring first, followed gradually by a familiar Minecraft group.
Via an support package
A tailored combination of mentoring and small-group provision planned around the young person.
This could look like: one-to-one project mentoring alongside several groups within an EOTAS package.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A familiar plan, with choices built in
Sessions have a predictable rhythm, but never just one “right” way to join. Mentors share the plan, offer genuine choices and make room for changing energy and capacity.
Almost half of the young people we support experience PDA or anxiety, or trauma related demand avoidance. Many of our mentors also identify with a strong need for autonomy. We use choice and invitation—never pressure to perform or participate.
1
See the plan
Mentors share what might happen, and the choices within it, helping to reduce uncertainty.
2
Choose how to join
Talk, type, play, create, work alongside the group, watch or do your own thing. Changing your mind is always allowed. 'Not right now' is ok too.
3
Play and connect
Mentors involve people gently, notice without spotlighting, and help resolve worry, confusion or conflict.
4
Return feeling safe
The session closes gently, welcoming ideas for future activities. The same mentor, routines and group return the following week. Year round.
SAFE AND SUPPORTED
Carefully held spaces, with clear boundaries
Feeling comfortable online depends on knowing that the space is being looked after. Our clubs and mentoring are designed with safeguarding, clear expectations and active support built in from the beginning.
Safer people
Mentors complete safer recruitment checks (including DBS) and safeguarding training before working with young people. They receive ongoing guidance, supervision and support from the wider Uncommon team.
Small, actively supported groups
Sessions are led—not simply left open. Mentors pay attention to the atmosphere, notice when someone may be worried or confused and step in gently when support is needed.
We know who is joining
Every young person completes an intake process and a brief identity check. If appearing on camera is difficult, we’ll work with families to find an accessible alternative.
Clear boundaries and expectations
Young people are helped to understand how the space works, what information should remain private and how we treat one another. Mentors maintain clear professional boundaries across sessions and community spaces.
Someone to speak to
Parents can tell us about anything that may help their child participate safely. If we notice a concern, we communicate with families and follow our safeguarding processes.
Pricing and how to join
Become a member
Find belonging, through familiar peers, mentors and sessions. Get free access to our online community, server access (gaming club members), and community activities.
*Enquire seperately about LA funded pricing
One club each week
Two clubs each week
Three clubs each week
Four clubs each week
Five clubs each week
£50/month
£90/month
£130/month
£165/month
£200/month
Begin gently, with mentoring
Try one-to-one mentoring with our neurodivergent mentors. Individual support shaped around interests, needs and capacity. Plus mentors can help young people join and navigate new friendships our small-group clubs. A helping hand when you need one.
Parent-paid mentoring
Funded mentoring
£48/hour
£50+VAT/hour
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few things you might be wondering
I still have a question
We’re happy to help. Tell us what you’re wondering about and someone from our team will get back to you.
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They don’t need to be ready for everything
They might be ready to explore a favourite game with someone new. To watch quietly from the background. To meet one mentor who understands—or simply to discover that spaces like this exist.
Unsure where to start?
Finding the right people can begin with one small, manageable step.
Book a call with our team and we can explore what might work best for your family.