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

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 am tempted to make some lame jokes about how learning to drive 'drove me mad' or was the 'road to Hell', but let's just say it was tricky! Many neurodivergent individuals excel at driving, such as professional racing driver Bobby Trundley, NASCAR driver Armani Williams, and international karting driver Elliott Shaw. However, many struggle with this task. This is not an intelligence issue; it is not a common-sense issue; it is a processing difference. Understanding this, usi

Halloween can be such a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially for those of us who are neurodivergent. The lights, the noise, the costumes, the crowds; it’s a lot. And if you’re a neurodivergent parent, like me, trying to make the day magical for your child while managing your own sensory limits can feel like walking a tightrope in an ill-fitting clown costume.   Parents often feel overwhelmed before the day even arrives. Pumpkin carving sounds lovely in theory, but in pra

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

Neuroaffirmative therapy: making space for you to shine rather than trying to fit in. I like to think that neuroaffirming therapy is a...

Why choose JBOT-UK ® ?  I get it : I am neurodivergent (AuDHD) so have plenty of lived experience alongside extensive professional...

I am delighted to be exhibiting and speaking at the Neurodiversity Show in Liverpool on the 16th July 2025! I will be bringing some of my...

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