The missing piece in Neurodiversity Support
The Pathways Centre was created to address a simple but persistent challenge.
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Neurodivergent individuals alongside their families, schools and organisations they learn, work and exist within - are often navigating complex systems without clarity, consistency or understanding.
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Support may be available, yet progress can feel slow, fragmented or confusing. Behaviour is misunderstood, expectations feel misaligned, despite best intentions things don't quite fall into place.
The missing piece is executive functioning.
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning shapes how we cope with everyday demands.
Getting started with tasks, regulating emotions, maintaining focus, adapting to change, planning and organisation and monitoring progress toward goals.
You can think of executive functioning as the brain's management system - coordinating different skills so everyday life can run smoothly.
Attention & Focus
Staying engaged when distractions are everywhere
Cognitive Flexibility
Adapting when plans or expectations change
Working Memory
Holding information in the mind while using other areas
Self Regulation & Inhibitory Control
Pausing, managing impulses and emotions
Motivation & Initiation
Getting started when motivation is low
Planning & Organisation
Breaking tasks down and keep tracking
Self-monitoring & Metacognition
Noticing what's working, and adjusting when it's not
Goal Directed Persistence
Staying with tasks until they're complete
When executive functioning develops differently everyday tasks can require far more effort. Especially without the right understanding and support.
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We offer tailored support to develop executive functioning across everyday life - at home, in education settings and within organisations.
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Explore the support options:
Our Values
What guides our work and shapes every interaction
Clarity
Clear, accessible guidance that reduces confusion and overwhelm.
Compassion
Support that is human, ethical and grounded in understanding.
Inclusion
Respectful, neurodiversity affirming practice that recognises individual needs and experiences
Meet Our Founder
Jennifer Brown, MSc
Contact: jennifer@thepathwayscentre.co.uk
BSc (Hons), MSc, Psychology
Doctoral Researcher
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I am the founder of The Pathways Centre and a PhD researcher specialising in neurodiversity and executive functioning.
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With over 11 years' experience across mainstream, SEN and SEMH settings in Primary and Secondary schools.
My work focuses on translating psychological research into clear, compassionate and inclusive support.
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Through The Pathways Centre, I support families, schools and organisations to understand neurodiverse needs and experiences confidently and create environments where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.
DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Neurodiversity & Executive Functioning
RESEARCH-LED PRACTICE
Grounded in psychological research
UNIVERSITY-AFFILIATED RESEARCH
London South Bank University
Enterprise Recognition
LSBU Ignite Enterprise Programme
Selected for Round Two
Supporting by LSBU's entrepreneurship initiative for founders and innovators