Future Ready Foundation offers hope and support for neurodivergent families
From what was once just a dream of assisting families experiencing difficulty in raising neurodivergent children has become a source of comfort and guidance to parents seeking to understand and assist their children
Many parents of neurodivergent children find that daily life can be overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally draining.
A support programme in Lonehill, however, is helping families realise they are not alone in facing these challenges. In 2019, Lonehill resident Basudha Modak established the Future Ready Foundation as a non-profit organisation (NPO).
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As part of her work at the Future Ready Foundation, Modak has developed the Send Nurture Network. The network is a community-based programme designed to support parents, caregivers, children, and young adults who are living with neurodivergent conditions.
Modak said that many of the families the foundation works with face significant barriers.
“Some of these include limited access to inclusive education, communication challenges, social stigma, and difficulties accessing specialised medical care. I believe that an empowered parent leads to an independent child.
“Parents of neurodivergent children experience a level of stress that is often misunderstood. Rest alone does not heal that burnout. Support from people who truly understand the journey can make all the difference.”
Through workshops, group counselling sessions, and advocacy programmes, the network aims to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence to support their children, while also caring for their own mental wellbeing.
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A story that touched Modak was of a seven-year-old child who is non-verbal and currently learning sign language. Inspired by her child’s progress, the boy’s mother is now urgently seeking sign language classes herself, so that she can communicate more effectively with him. “It was beautiful to witness this. It shows the determination of parents who simply want the best for their children.”
Looking ahead, the foundation hopes to expand its reach by opening neurodivergent aftercare facilities in disadvantaged and rural communities.
They’re seeking investor directors and partners to help make that vision a reality. The organisation also offers neurodiversity training for employers, as well as advocacy and awareness workshops for parents, schools, and community groups.
For more information, contact caregiversansron@gmail.com or visit the Future Ready Foundation NPC Facebook page.
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