Welcome to WHISH
In the town of Whitby, nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, we extend a warm invitation to individuals and families navigating the unique challenges associated with Autism, ADHD and many other hidden impairments. At WHISH, we recognise that every journey is unique, and we’re here to offer a safe space—a haven free from judgement and full of understanding.
Our mission at WHISH is to provide support to our members, acknowledging the diverse spectrum of abilities and challenges that come with hidden impairments. Whether you’re seeking information, friendship, or simply a place where you can be yourself without fear of judgement, WHISH is here for you.
Join our community and discover a network that values every individual, embraces differences, and fosters a sense of belonging. At WHISH, we believe in the power of support, the strength of community, and the importance of creating a safe space where everyone can thrive.
Your journey is important, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Welcome to WHISH, where understanding meets empowerment.
Here is a list of the hidden impairments members have joined with:

ADHD

AFRID – Avoidant Food Restrictive Intake Disorder

Albinism/Photophobia

Anxiety

ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder

Aspergers

Asthma

ATRX - Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Syndrome

Attachment Disorder

Behavioural Separation Anxiety

Bone Marrow Disease

Bowel Issues/Incontinence

Brownes Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Chromosome Disorder

Chronic Migraines

Cleft Palate

Conduct Disorder

Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Depression

Developmental Delay

Diabetes

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Downs Syndrome

Dura Syndrome

Dyscalculia

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia

Eating Disorder

Epilepsy

FND – Functional Neurological Disorder

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

Global Developmental Delay

Glue Ear

Gluten Intolerance

GORD - Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease

Grief Trauma

Hearing Impairment

Heart Conditions

Hydrocephalus

Hyperacusis

Hypermobility

IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Immunity Issues

Infantile Glaucoma

Lactose Intolerance

Learning Disability

Microcephaly

Misophonia

Motor Skills issues

Mowat-Wilson Syndrome

Non-Verbal

Nystagmus

OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

ODD – Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Panic Attacks

PDA – Pathological Demand Avoidance

Reflux

Seizures

Selective Mutism

Sensory Integration/Processing Disorder

Sleep Apnoea

Sleep Disorder

Speech and Language Delay

Speech Impairment

Tourettes Syndrome

Visually impaired
If you don’t see the impairment that brought you to this website please send us an email.