This week and every other week, I champion neurodivergent individuals and recognise their unique strengths and gifts while acknowledging their specific differences and difficulties. This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I wanted to highlight a small number of the inspirational, successful, and talented neurodivergent people in the public eye and the way we talk about neurodivergence. #Dyspraxia   #Dyslexia   #Autism   #ADHD   #FamousFaces   #Hope   #Success   #NeurodiversityC

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...