We believe people Need better understanding and shared language.
I am an educator, researcher, and parent who works with children, families, and individuals navigating complexity, difference, and identity.
My work sits at the intersection of education, neuroaffirming practice, and lived experience. I support people to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface — particularly when anxiety, perfectionism, school stress, or overwhelm have made everyday life harder to navigate.
Kimberley Farinha
Meet the Founder
I bring over a decade of experience across education, research, and family support, including:
Secondary teacher with specialist experience in psychology, gifted education, and student wellbeing
Master of Gifted Education (Research), focused on identity development
Extensive experience supporting neurodivergent students and families
Ongoing engagement with neuroaffirming, trauma-informed practice
This background allows me to hold both the big picture and the everyday realities families are navigating.
The Diversity Dragons Difference
Why this work exists
This work grew from years spent alongside students and families who were bright, capable, and deeply misunderstood — and from my own experience navigating late understanding of neurodivergence within myself and my family.
Over time, it became clear that many people don’t need more strategies or programs. They need better understanding.
Understanding creates relief.
Relief creates regulation.
And from there, growth becomes possible.
What shapes Our approach
What distinguishes my work is not a single method, but the way multiple perspectives are held at once — academic, professional, and lived.
I’m comfortable sitting with complexity, uncertainty, and contradiction. I don’t rush families toward answers before understanding has had time to form, and I don’t approach difference as something to be fixed.
Instead, I work to create clarity, shared language, and a sense of orientation — so families can make informed decisions that align with their values and their child’s needs.
Lived experience
I also bring lived experience as a parent navigating disability systems, education pathways, and late-diagnosed neurodivergence.
This perspective informs my work, particularly in how I approach systems, advocacy, and burnout.
I work collaboratively, respectfully, and at a pace that prioritises dignity, regulation, and understanding — alongside growth and accountability.
If you’re here because something feels hard to name or navigate — whether for your child, your family, or yourself — you’re not alone.
This work exists to help people make sense of complexity with more warmth, clarity, and belonging.
You’re welcome to read more about How I Work, explore the Isle of Invenire Ipse, or get in touch to start a conversation.