Public speaking used to make me feel physically sick. My palms would sweat, my heart would race, and every part of me wanted to escape. Standing in front of an audience did not feel natural or comfortable; it felt exposing and overwhelming. That reaction is not surprising; I mean, show of hands from all the autistic people who hate to feel perceived. I practice what I preach; I still become nervous before I speak. The difference is that I now understand that nervousness does

This article on neurodivergent ageing is based on my seminar at the Neurodiversity Show and Axia's Post-Diagnostic Support Group. In the OT Magazine article, I talk about the lifelong nature of neurodivergence. We know that you don't grow out of it. It is part of who you are and how you experience your world, and that both challenges and coping skills change over time. Yet, there isn't enough understanding of what this might mean practically, how it might alter the presenta

I wanted to share my experience of exhibiting and speaking at The Neurodiversity Show, Liverpool. This was my first time at the show, and...

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