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Our Work

An Integrated Ecosystem of Support

Empowering neurodivergent girls, equipping the adults who guide them, and providing the professional clarity needed to thrive.

Petal - Girls Club

Petal - Girls Club: Where the Bloom Begins

As our core membership platform and primary entry point, the Petal - Girls Club is a safe, neuro-affirming community designed specifically for girls aged 15 to 25. Petal - Girls Club blends Girls Empowerment Courses with indoor workshops and outdoor experiential learning. Through these targeted programs, we build communication, resilience, and practical life skills, ultimately expanding into immersive camp-based retreats that foster deep peer connection and supported independence.

Empowering Courses: Building confidence, self-advocacy, and identity.
Indoor & Outdoor Activities: Experiential learning that translates into practical, everyday life skills.
Immersive Retreats: Camp-based experiences designed to foster deep friendships and independence in a supportive environment.

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The Petal approach in practice

From understanding needs to practising together

Every girl moves at her own pace. Petal - Girls Club starts with community, practical life skills and mentor support, valuing girls’ voices while building understanding with the caregivers around them.

From self-understanding to self-advocacy

Empowerment courses and community interaction encourage girls to explore their interests, strengths and needs, practise expressing choices, ask for help and set boundaries. Independence can begin with one small decision.

Practising life skills in real situations

Indoor workshops and outdoor experiences create opportunities to practise communication, cooperation and planning everyday activities. When discussing executive function, our focus is on turning a goal into understandable, manageable steps.

Respecting feelings and ways of participating

Understanding sensory differences, emotions and social needs helps us discuss suitable participation arrangements. Tell us about a girl’s preferences and needs when enquiring so we can explore whether current activities are a good fit.

Connecting the people around her

Mentors, caregivers and teachers all form part of a circle of support. Parent and teacher training focuses on understanding differences and everyday responses, helping learning extend into home, school and community life.

At Petal, girls can build connections and express choices at their own pace. Those who wish to explore their learning, feelings or everyday needs further can also enquire about professional assessment and counselling.

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Parents and Teachers Training

Parents & Teachers Training: Strengthening the Inner Circle

At Brown Rice, we know that a girl's daily environment shapes her journey. That is why we focus on strengthening the circle around her, equipping the parents, caregivers, and teachers who interact with her every single day. Our comprehensive training programmes provide vital knowledge and practical tools for the adults on the front lines, ensuring a strong, neuro-affirming foundation at home and in the classroom.

Gamified Learning: Utilizing interactive tools like our Brainy In-Charge board game to teach complex strategies for daily care.
Immersive Workshops: Hands-on sessions that equip parents and educators with practical tools to transform the home and school environments.
Expert-Led Talks: Insights from specialists to help the adults in her life deeply understand the unique perspectives of neurodivergent girls.

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Professional Assessment and Counseling Services

Professional Assessment & Counseling: Clarity and Guidance

Professional assessment and support are central to our model. Navigating neurodivergence can be overwhelming, but we are here to ensure no family has to do it alone. Brown Rice provides comprehensive assessments, counseling services, and tailored follow-up support. Our goal is to help girls explore their strengths, experiences and support needs, with practical guidance and encouragement through life’s transitions.

Professional Assessments: Exploring individual strengths, learning styles and support needs together.
Counseling Services: Collaborative, neuro-affirming support guided by young people’s experiences and personal goals.
Tailored Follow-Up: Continuous, structured support and mentorship pathways to support each girl’s own goals and well-being.

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Whether you want to join our programs, seek an assessment, or attend a training session, we are here to help.

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