Following my neurodivergent ageing seminar last year, I am back at the National Neurodiversity Show 2026 to present Axia's Dyspraxia Centre of Excellence (DCOE). I am incredibly passionate about this service, and honoured to be able to talk about what we hope to achieve. Dr Buchan's vision for the DCOE seeks to raise awareness of dyspraxia and ensure that all stakeholders understand the wider implications of this condition. This approach prioritises treating individuals with

Being an independent OT, I am lucky to choose who I work with. Many months ago, I was tasked with designing and developing the Dyspraxia Centre of Excellence for Axia ASD Ltd. I have a longstanding relationship with Axia because they understand neurodivergence, in all its beauty and complexity. I was honoured that they would commission my services for this centre and got to work. I was able to draw on a wide-ranging evidence base and years of clinical practice when developin

This week, and every other week, I champion neurodivergent individuals. I recognise their unique strengths and gifts while acknowledging their specific differences and difficulties. Highlighting Inspirational Neurodivergent Individuals This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I want to shine a light on some of the inspirational, successful, and talented neurodivergent people in the public eye. Their stories show us the beauty of neurodivergence and how we can talk about it posit

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 am delighted to share that my story and activity book is now available on Amazon. I wrote this many years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with Autism, and over the years, it has taken many forms. Now I am proud to offer this as post-diagnostic support to help children understand themselves better. I believe every child deserves to feel seen and understood. When children understand their differences, they are better able to recognise their strengths. Lily’s Story and Acti

Neurodivergence, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyspraxia / developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is increasingly talked about in clinical and educational settings and on social media, although these conditions are often misunderstood. Over the last 5 years, carrying out over a thousand neurodevelopmental assessments, I have been asked about NICE compliance and the assessment tools I might use. These questi

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