~ Family Support through a Therapeutic lens ~
"What
ever it takes"
We offer family support for neurodivergent children and their families.
We help you feel heard, understood and supported.
We provide guidance, solutions and tools that will enhance your family life in a supportive and bespoke way, in and outside the home environment by offering:
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direct family support packages
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training/courses
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webinars
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books
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membership
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community
Raising a Wild Child (RAWC) is a safe and supportive space for all those wild children and those raising them!​
We exist to champion the unique spirits of the children who defy conventional moulds, the wave-makers, the innovators. Our purpose is rooted in supporting those who may struggle to conform, even when they really really want to. These are the individuals who resist the pressures of societal expectations, finding themselves labeled in various ways by professionals and society at large.
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Our mission stems from a recognition that "normalcy" was defined by the traits of the majority. Those who fall outside these boundaries are often stigmatised as being sick, broken, or deficient. Terms like autistic, neurodivergent, ADHD, PDA, among others, are assigned to them. However, we firmly believe that these individuals are not lacking; they are wired uniquely, never forgetting their inherent freedom and capacity to flourish in their own authentic ways.
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We extend our support to you — the parents, the grandparents, the friends, the teachers, and all caregivers. This is a space where you are acknowledged and embraced, especially if you have felt the weight of societal expectations press upon you unfairly.
We understand the challenges and judgments you face, from being told you are not trying hard enough to being criticised for your caregiving approach. At our core, we stand by the belief in empowering autonomy, trust, and individuality for all.
At Raising a Wild Child (RAWC), we offer therapeutic, child-centered strategies aimed at promoting positive mental health, improving family relationships, and reducing violence in both home and school settings.
Our focus is to support families and children in developing emotional regulation skills and enhancing mental well-being in order to increase enjoyment and engagement to educational success and personal growth.
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With RAWC, you can expect dedicated support that goes beyond ineffective or unhelpful interventions, providing a strong foundation for families to thrive and overcome challenges.
Hi, I am Suzan Issa ...
I am the founder of Raising a Wild Child and The Wildheart Foundation. We are based in the UK, and I am a Wild Child.
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Diagnosed at 40 years young as Autistic, with a heavy sprinkling of PDA, and hefty dose of ADHD to complete the potion.
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Raising a Wild Child work alongside families to navigate the journey of discovering and understanding their child’s neurotype by finding ways together, to ensure that every person around the child feels heard, supported and understood enabling you to feel empowered to create a harmonious home for the family as a whole.
Our Services
CH Nurse / Herefordshire
“Thank you for the training this morning, I have learned more from you than any other book or training session in the last 8 years. Not only for my future patients, but also for me and my family!”
Family
“The support our RAWC Associate offers is invaluable. The WhatsApp support in-between weekly sessions is so reassuring - even if we don't need to use it just knowing it's there offers peace of mind that help and support is available if we need it. I have never heard of any other service offering this.”
Family
“With her immense knowledge and experience, Suzan gives personal insight into neurodivergence and alchemises this into a compassionate and teachable philosophy with heaps of actionable strategies. It’s transformed our facilitators’ approach to groups with a huge positive impact on our girls.”
Family
“Things are really really good. Like we’ve turned a significant corner. She is back in school and it’s going well. Thank you for everything. There are a million other smaller wins, too many to mention but I wouldn’t be where we are today without you xxx”
Family
“I just want to say thank you so much for everything you have done and are doing for me and my family. I honestly don't think there's anyone in my life who has had such a profound impact on me and my entire view of the world. I really don't think I can thank you enough. I am so glad we found you.”