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Top 10 Sensory Friendly Activities for Adults: Why Everyone Needs a Calm Space to Unwind
Being an adult is hard enough without having to mask your sensory needs. We’ve put together 10 simple, sensory-friendly ways to help you decompress and find your calm, right where you are.
The Ultimate Guide to SEND Support in Halifax: Navigating the System with Noa’s Place
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re tired. Maybe you’re tired of the endless phone calls. Maybe you’re tired of being told to wait and see while your child struggles. Or maybe you’re just tired of feeling like you’re the only person in Halifax fighting to get your child the support they deserve.
Noa’s Place on the Government’s Early Support & SEND Prevention Announcement
Noa’s Place welcomes the government’s commitment to building a prevention-first early support system rooted in fairness, connection and long-term outcomes for children and families.
Finding Calm at Christmas: Support Through the Festive Season
Christmas is magical, but it can also be overwhelming for children with sensory needs or SEND. At Noa’s Place, we’re sharing gentle ways to help families find calm, connection, and moments of joy during the holidays.
A Small but Significant Step Forward
This month, we reached a milestone in the journey of Noa’s Place — our first official trustee meeting, the approval of our constitution, and the welcoming of our new Co-Chairs, Megan and Laura. This step brings us closer to opening a space where families feel understood, supported, and never alone.
Our Story: Why We Started Noa’s Place
Noa’s Place was born out of our family’s journey with our son Noa, who has complex sensory needs. What began in isolation and heartbreak has grown into a vision for a safe, inclusive hub where families with additional needs can find warmth, understanding, and belonging.
ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month — a time to listen, learn, and celebrate neurodiversity. At Noa’s Place, we’re standing with families and individuals who think differently, helping build a world where everyone feels understood, supported, and truly belongs.
Meet the Trustees of Noa’s Place
Meet the dedicated trustees behind Noa’s Place — a passionate team of parents, professionals, and advocates united by one mission: to create a world where children, adults, and families of every ability can play, learn, and belong together.
Our Three Year Strategy: Together We Make Space for Every Family to Shine
This is our three year strategy for Noa’s Place. A clear, compassionate plan rooted in lived experience, early support, and community. We are building something steady, inclusive, and sustainable — together.