Dream It, Build It, Own It

Connecting neurodiverse entrepreneurs with the resources, networks, and communities they need to launch, grow, and scale their businesses

WHAT'S COMING UP

BUSINESS SKILLS WORKSHOP

Market Day for Neurodivergent Kidpreneurs - City of Kwinana

OUR CORE OFFERINGS

  • Business skills workshops + webinars
  • School Holiday Programs
  • Pitch Contests
  • Market Days
  • Awards
  • Coaching + Mentoring
  • Merch
  • Monthly Meetup Group

PARTNERS

OTHER RESOURCES

AWARDS 2025

COMING SOON

MENTORING PROGRAM

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Believing in the value of business dreams ♡

Self Made Girls “Self Made Spectrum” division provides entrepreneurship & business products + services for neurodivergent kids + young adults to fuel creativity and confidence

The mission of our nonprofit association is to provide neurodivergent individuals with the tools and community to launch their business dreams anywhere and everywhere.

WHY WE EXIST

Neurodivergent kids and young adults can become business owners with the right support and opportunities. They can use their skills and passions to create businesses that help others. 


Examples of autistic business owners

  • Megan Russell: An autistic entrepreneur who found success in entrepreneurship 
  • Devin: An autistic entrepreneur who started a Handy Office Help business that allows him to do tasks he enjoys 
  • Haydn Payne: An autistic entrepreneur who mentors others with autism 
  • Kristy Forbes: An autistic entrepreneur who built inTune Pathways, a small business that transitioned into a company 

Support for autistic business owners

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)Offers funding for support workers to help autistic people run their own businesses 
  • Online business management training programsCan help autistic people find flexible work that allows them to support their families 
  • Neurodivergent-friendly and Sensory Inclusive businessesSome businesses register to be sensory inclusive and neurodivergent-friendly, which can help neurodivergent people find employment 

Benefits of Neurodivergent entrepreneurs

  • can challenge perspectives on disability 
  • entrepreneurs can create businesses that help others with autism, neurodivergence, and other mental health issues 
  • entrepreneurs can show that neurodivergent people are creative and brilliant