Welcome to EPIC Think Learn
Customisable, research-based resources that help parents, teachers and clinicians support the neurodivergent children in their care - with no need to wait for a diagnosis.
EPIC stands for Edinburgh Psychoeducation Intervention for children (and young people). Our research-based approach centres on conversations and games, that are neuroaffirmative - helping children understand themselves and how their brains work. This, in turn, supports their learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
Neurodivergent children thrive when the adults around them - at home, in the classroom, and in clinic - feel equipped to support them. But waiting lists for neurodevelopmental assessment are long, and children can't afford to wait.
EPIC Think Learn starts from where the child is right now. They may have a diagnosis – or not; they may be on the waiting list, or you may have your own reasons for seeking support. Whatever brought you here, you are welcome.
Welcome to a place of support and understanding.
Welcome to EPIC Think Learn.
Support For Your Family, Without The Wait
Customisable, research-based resources designed for busy parents like you, and children who are all individuals. Everything is built around conversation and games you can fit into everyday family life, with no need to wait for a diagnosis.
- Monthly expert webinars - live and recorded.
- Online peer support
- Practical strategy guides for attention, memory, self-regulation, planning and more
- Subsidised membership of £24/quarter for individual parents, thanks to external funding.
Who we are
Professor Sinead Rhodes
Founder, Director, Co-CEO
Founder of EPIC Think Learn, Sinead has spent the last 30 years researching how neurodivergent children think and learn. She is passionate about sharing research findings with those who really need them. People like you.
And that’s why EPIC Think Learn was born.
Sinead continues to work as a Researcher at The University of Edinburgh, and is committed to both expanding this field of research, and to bringing that evidence base into EPIC Think Learn.
Dr Iona Beange
Director, Co-CEO
Dr Iona Beange plays a leading role in shaping the organisation’s strategy, partnerships and growth. She leads on communications, funding and public involvement, working with parents, teachers, clinicians and young people to co-design programmes that translate research into practical support for everyday life.
Iona has 20 years’ experience at the University of Edinburgh leading Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) across major research programmes, and is passionate about the role of PPIE in influencing research and practice.
Testimonials
“Amazing to be honest. Other people should start with this. So easy to put into everyday life. Not a big chore.”
EPIC Parent
“It was a breath of fresh air to get these resources. It’s quite scary as a mum when you get told these things. You join the waiting list and there is just nothing. You are expected to wait. It was so helpful to know somebody was trying to help."
EPIC Parent
"Definitely worthwhile doing. They are concepts that can be used across any learning. And it’s not just applicable to those with difficulties. A lot more children have benefited."
