The Afrikindness Parenting and Inclusion Conference (APIC) 2025 is a transformative event created to empower families by providing practical parenting support, safeguarding support, autism help, ADHD support, and culturally responsive guidance for navigating neurodiversity in today’s multicultural society. Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator, or advocate, APIC offers a safe, inclusive space to explore the complexities of raising children—especially neurodivergent children—in culturally diverse communities.

This groundbreaking conference brings together experts, parents, and support professionals to address challenges such as navigating a new diagnosis, supporting a child with autism or ADHD, and understanding how cultural beliefs intersect with child development and mental health. Through engaging workshops, inspirational keynote talks, and one-on-one advisory sessions, participants will receive direct

parenting help and tailored neurodiversity support that reflects their values and lived experiences.

APIC goes beyond theory by equipping attendees with real-world strategies for behaviour management, education access, safeguarding, and emotional wellbeing. The conference is particularly relevant for families seeking autism support, ADHD help, child behavioural support, mental health support within communities where stigma, limited resources, or language barriers may prevent open discussion and access to care. Parents will learn how to advocate effectively, connect with professionals, and build confidence in responding to their child’s unique needs.

Our 2025 Priorities

Parenting in Modern Era

Unpacking the Complex Layers of Parenting in Diverse Communities
— Exploring how cultural identity and narratives shape neurodiversity, mental health perceptions, and safeguarding practices.

Sensory Needs and Support

Decoding the Senses:
How Sensory Needs Shape Behaviour and Emotions. Understanding meltdowns, managing needs, supporting children

Navigating Behavioural Challenges, Well-being & Self-Care for Empowered Parenting

Practical strategies for managing children’s behavioural challenges while safeguarding your own mental health and resilience as a parent or guardian.

Speech and Language Therapy

Unlocking Communication:
Understanding Speech, Language & Cognitive Development in Children

SEND Education (Pre-16 & Post 16)

Navigating SEND Education:
Pathways, Provisions & Transitions for Every Stage

Intended Audience

Parents | Carers | Black Africans | Caribbeans | Asians | Minority Ethnic Communities Professionals | Service Providers | Parent Coach | SENDCOs Schools | Local Council

The exhibition will host a wide range of service providers from Leeds, Bradford and beyond, offering guidance, support, and resources for families with young people, and families navigating SEND, neurodiversity, and more.