The Atypical project set out to promote neurodiversity and support the mental health of neurodivergent young people through inclusive, creative, and digital youth work. Our key objective was to provide youth workers — including those who identify as neuroatypical themselves — with meaningful training opportunities to better understand neurodivergence, explore inclusive practices, and strengthen their capacity to accompany neurodivergent youth through tools that foster well-being and self-expression. The project responded to two urgent needs: the need for better training and support for youth professionals working with neurodivergent individuals, and the need to address the mental health vulnerabilities that many neurodivergent young people face. Recognising that current systems are often shaped by ableist norms, Atypical aimed to build a space where neurodivergence is not seen as a deficit, but as a valuable form of human diversity. To meet these goals, Atypical was designed in two phases: the first focused on training youth workers in neurodiversity awareness and digital creativity; the second invited both youth workers and neurodivergent youth to co-create artworks and experiences that give voice to neurodiverse realities. At the heart of both phases was a participatory methodology — encouraging the inclusion of neurodivergent perspectives in the design, facilitation, and evaluation of all activities. Our objectives included: raising awareness about neurodiversity and mental health; strengthening inclusive and creative practices in youth work; improving the use of digital tools for self-expression; and fostering active participation and co-creation between youth workers and young people. Beyond skills and knowledge, Atypical also aimed to build a supportive European network of professionals and youth engaged in building a more inclusive, diverse, and creative society. In doing so, the project also contributed to the personal and professional development of all participants, and to the promotion of a European identity grounded in diversity, cooperation, and mutual understanding.