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 developing our diagnostic...

I consider myself fortunate to receive a consistent flow of inquiries. I recognise that I may not always be the ideal match for every client, and I’m more than willing to direct them to someone who is. What truly matters to me is that they receive the right service and are satisfied with the results; there's no 'hard sell.' EHCP and IDP OT Reports Recently, I've received several queries related to EHCPs, which stands for Education, Health and Care Plan, used in England. These documents are...

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 positively. What is...