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

I have been editing my Autism Workbook For Women for some time now, and it is finally available on Amazon here: https://amzn.eu/d/1v5ZUPb The next book to transition from Etsy to Amazon will be 'A Bird's Tale', which is being edited to include a larger workbook element. I am so pleased to be sharing these with a wider audience and have taken feedback from previous versions to produce what I hope is a really useful resource. I hope you love using them as much as I have loved m

The festive season is often sold to us as a time of joy, connection and celebration, but for many children, young people, families and neurodivergent adults, it can also be one of the most overwhelming periods of the entire year. Routines shift. Sensory environments intensify. Social expectations grow, and on top of that, we’re all carrying our own stories: grief, change, transitions, burnout, financial strain and the pressure to “stay jolly.” As a specialist Occupational The

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

So many people would benefit from greater access to therapy, to personalised interventions carried out without time or budget...

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...