Dr Tahleel Javed ( Chief Executive Officer)

Dr Javed is a passionate young doctor hailing from Pakistan and currently working in the UK. She has garnered various accolades during the course of her professional career both nationally and internationally. Dr Javed was a representative for the BMA WM region, a member of the Neurodiversity Steering group for NHS England, and the Autism development group for the Royal College of Psychiatrists. .

She has been previously featured on BBC , and various podcasts / magazines , including the Royal College of Psychiatrists Insight magazine and blogs.

Dr. Khurram Sadiq (Director Operations)

I am Dr Khurram Sadiq , a consultant psychiatrist at Crisis Resolution Home treatment team Basingstoke. I am the Clinical Lead for Acute Psychiatric services in Mid-North Hampshire. I am a TEDx Speaker , a Public speaker, a blogger, Vlogger and a writer. I have an expertise in ASD and ADHD across all age groups, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment aspects of services, Social media, gaming and mental health and Compassionate Leadership models.

The Team

Dr Anna Kartezca

Senior Clinical Psychologist, Autism/ ADHD Specialist

Abdal Mufti

Illustrator and Story-teller, Education Development Consultant, Acumen Fellow

Prof. Dr Shahab Naqvi

Consultant Anaesthetist, philanthropist, Ex- Commandant Armed forces Institute of Cardiology, Chief Operating Officer Bahria International Hospitals

Shazia Rizwan

Educationalist, Academic Consultant, Teacher Trainer

Gregory Miller

ND enthusiast, Psychology Student, Communications Manager

Stephen Bradford

Director of Clinical Services, Specialist CAMHS Professional

Prof Dr. Sadia Ahsin

Head of Department/ Professor of Physiology, Academic Researcher

Sonayana Sayeed

Content and Communications Manager

Heidi Brotherton

ND Autism/ ADHD Researcher

Prof. Dr Nadia Azaad

Professor of Psychiatry, Academic Researcher

Khushbakht Amir

Physiotherapy Student, ND enthusiast, Dreamer

Anouk Vitte

Freelance Illustrator, Social Media Creator, Artist. : @autism_sketches

Anuradha Chawla

ND Mom, PhD Student

David Powell

Autism/ADHD expert

Dr. Yewande Odeyemi

Consultant Psychiatrist , Autism Researcher

What People Say About Us

Testimonials

"My life took a 360 degree turn after learning about my neurodivergence. I felt lost and confused. STAND helped me find my way back and use my unique skill set to my advantage"

Aditiya MishraNew Delhi, India

"I work as an educator for special needs children , so I got in touch with STAND to learn more about the Neurodiversity approach towards developmental differences. I was pleasantly surprised to come across such a knowledgeable , humble and helpful group of individuals who were able to provide me with the information and guidance I needed."

Navin D.Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

"I will be forever grateful to team STAND for helping me understand more about Autism and Dyslexia and consequently enabling me to be able to connect with my child in a more meaningful and productive way"

Lucas McleighOklahoma, USA