What We Do
Awareness alone is not enough. UMF builds the full pathway — from recognition to real support.
Awareness Campaigns
Most of the stigma faced by neurodivergent children comes from a single source: not knowing. UMF’s awareness work targets that root cause — bringing clear, accurate, compassionate information to parents, teachers, students, and communities.
Goals
- Reduce stigma and misinformation around neurodevelopmental differences
- Help parents and teachers recognize early signs
- Equip schools to be more inclusive
- Build a public conversation that treats neurodivergence with respect
Our Activities:
- School Awareness Events — Interactive sessions for students and staff in schools across [target cities]
- Community Seminars — Public talks for parents, caregivers, and community leaders
- Public Campaigns — Awareness drives during key dates such as Autism Awareness Month, ADHD Awareness Month, and Dyslexia Awareness Week
- Workshops — Practical training sessions for teachers and parent groups
- Social Media Awareness — Ongoing digital content to reach families who may not attend in-person events
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School Screening Programme
In most government and underserved schools, no one is looking for the signs. A child who can’t focus is called naughty. A child who can’t read is called slow. UMF’s school screening programme places trained team members directly inside these schools to observe, identify, and refer.
An important clarification: Our screenings are not diagnoses. They are structured observations designed to identify children who would benefit from a professional evaluation. Diagnosis can only be made by qualified clinical professionals — and our role is to help families reach them.
Goals
- Identify undiagnosed neurodivergent children in underserved schools
- Provide structured observation that informs next steps
- Connect flagged children to professional evaluation
- Equip schools with awareness of their own students’ needs
Our Activities:
- Partnership — We partner with government and low-income schools
- Consent — All screenings happen with full parental and school consent
- Observation — Trained team members conduct structured observations of learning and behaviour
- Documentation — Findings are documented confidentially and shared with parents and schools
- Referral — Children who show indicators are referred for professional evaluation
- Follow-up — UMF stays involved to help families access the next step
Safeguards: We follow strict child safeguarding protocols, full informed consent procedures, and confidentiality standards. No child is screened without parental permission, and no information is shared outside necessary parties.
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Testing & Evaluation Support
A screening result is only the beginning. The real challenge — and the real cost — comes next: getting a proper professional evaluation. For most underserved families, this step is simply unaffordable. UMF exists to close that gap.
Goals
- Make professional evaluation accessible to underserved families
- Reduce the cost and logistical barriers between identification and diagnosis
- Build a network of professionals committed to inclusive practice
Our Activities:
- Facilitated Testing — We organise evaluation drives with partnered clinical professionals
- Subsidised Access — For eligible families, we cover or subsidise the cost of a formal evaluation
- Professional Network — We maintain a vetted network of psychologists, paediatricians, and specialists across [cities of operation]
Family Coordination — We help families navigate appointments, paperwork, and follow-ups
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Therapy & Guidance Support
A diagnosis without support is just a label. Our work doesn’t end at evaluation — we help families take the steps that actually change their child’s life: therapy, school accommodations, parent education, and emotional support.
Goals
- Ensure identified children actually receive intervention
- Empower parents to advocate effectively for their child
- Equip schools to provide appropriate accommodations
- Support the emotional wellbeing of the entire family
Our Activities:
- Therapy Referrals — Connections to speech, occupational, and behavioural therapy providers
- Parent Guidance Sessions — Workshops and one-on-one support to help parents understand their child’s needs
- Educational Support Guidance — Helping schools and families set up classroom accommodations
Intervention Recommendations — Tailored guidance on next steps for each family’s situation
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