The Age of Diagnosis: Why Getting the Diagnosis Right Matters
There has never been greater awareness of autism, ADHD and neurodivergence. For many people, this represents important progress. Children and adults whose difficulties may previously have been misunderstood, dismissed or attributed to behaviour, personality, anxiety or poor motivation are increasingly able to access assessment, understanding and appropriate support. But alongside this progress, another conversation is […]
The Great ADHD Myth? A Split in the Spectrum? Deconstructing recent UK documentaries analysing neurodiversity.
In the space of a few days, two pieces of mainstream media have sparked significant discussion within the neurodivergent community: Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? and the BBC’s A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism. Both titles are provocative. Arguably, deliberately so. Read in isolation, The Great ADHD Myth? could […]
The Benefits of Deep Pressure for Neurodivergent People
Deep pressure is one of the most widely used and well-regarded sensory strategies for autistic and neurodivergent people. From weighted blankets to firm hugs, compression clothing to therapeutic squeezes, deep pressure has become a familiar part of many people’s sensory toolkits. This article looks at what deep pressure is, why it can be so effective, […]
Noise Cancelling Headphones: A Simple Tool with Real Benefits for Autistic and Neurodivergent People
For many autistic and neurodivergent people, the world can feel loud in ways that others don’t experience. A busy supermarket, a classroom, an open-plan office, or even a family gathering can bring a level of sensory input that becomes genuinely difficult to manage. Noise cancelling headphones are not a cure or a fix, but they […]
Online or In-Person Autism Assessment: Does It Really Matter?
One of the most common questions I hear is whether an autism assessment is better in person or online. The short answer? Not necessarily. Many people assume that a face-to-face assessment will always be more accurate, but what really matters is the quality of the assessment itself. An experienced clinician is looking at how someone […]