They Are Children — Not Demons
WE ARE NOT DIFFERENT CIC is a UK based non profit dedicated to protecting autistic and Down syndrome children from dangerous stereotypes and faith based exorcism rituals. We replace fear with understanding, stigma with dignity, and ensure every child is safe, valued, and embraced.
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to safeguard autistic and Down syndrome children from harmful cultural practices and religious rituals that mislabel neurodiversity as possession. We exist to replace fear with evidence based understanding, eradicate stigma, and ensure every child grows up safe and respected.
Our community rests on dignity, inclusion, and safety. We stand together to defend neurodiverse children from harmful practices while celebrating their unique brilliance.
Children diagnosed with autism in the UK
Children born with Down syndrome
Families impacted by neurodiversity stigma
Scientific evidence supporting harmful myths
About Us
Founded on the principle that children are never the problem, WE ARE NOT DIFFERENT CIC works to dismantle harmful stereotypes and prevent exorcism abuse targeted at neurodiverse children. Through advocacy, safeguarding, and community education, we build environments where every child is protected.
Your contribution fuels our work to challenge harmful beliefs, train community leaders, and protect vulnerable children across the UK.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
These core principles guide our advocacy, safeguarding campaigns, and educational initiatives across the UK.
Every child deserves unconditional safety and respect. We celebrate identity over diagnosis, ensuring neurodiverse children are valued.
We stand against harmful exorcism rituals and abusive practices. Robust child safeguarding remains central to our mission.
We replace superstition with accurate knowledge. Our work challenges cultural myths through education and compassion.
We build communities where neurodiversity is celebrated, not feared. Equipping families creates clear pathways to dignity.
We challenge harmful norms with complete integrity. We hold faith institutions and systems accountable for protecting children.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
These core principles guide our advocacy, safeguarding campaigns, and educational initiatives across the UK.
We defend autistic and Down syndrome children from harmful cultural myths, faith based abuse, and social exclusion across the UK.
We deliver child rights education UK to replace superstition with evidence based understanding, empathy, and dignity.
We provide specialized faith leader safeguarding training UK to protect vulnerable children within local religious spaces.
As a neurodiversity support CIC UK, we develop practical toolkits and advocacy campaigns for lasting systems change.
We empower parents and caregivers with guidance to reject harmful stigma and build supportive home environments.
We build inclusive networks across UK schools, safeguarding boards, and communities to ensure no child is left behind.
Your contribution fuels our work to challenge harmful beliefs, train community leaders, and protect vulnerable children across the UK.
OUR PURPOSE
Hear how our advocacy and safeguarding programmes empower families and protect young lives across the UK.
Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and respected. If you have a concern, need support, want to share your experience, or would like to work with us, we’re here to listen.
At WE ARE NOT DIFFERENT CIC, we work to challenge harmful beliefs, protect neurodiverse children, and support families affected by stigma and harmful practices.