Big life changes can feel really overwhelming for everyone, but especially so for Neurodivergent people! What challenges might you face? What can help you along the way?

The demand of diabetes is difficult enough without adding sensory experiences to the mix, here are a few things to consider.

Humour and metaphor allow us to talk about complex and difficult experiences in ways that feel real and approachable.

For many neurodivergent young people, therapy is an essential part of growth, helping to develop communication skills, regulate emotions, and navigate the world with confidence.

Why It’s Not That Simple – A Psychologist’s Perspective

When caring for an Autistic family member, carer fatigue and burnout are critical, yet often overlooked, issues within the family system.

Working Therapeutically with Adults with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile

PDA, Partnership and Parenting - Navigating the Demands of Family Life

Studying on Your Terms - University Life as a PDAer

The Experience of Being an Adult PDAer: Making Sense of Needs and Supports

Could This Be Me? Recognising PDA in Adulthood

Raising awareness of the perimenopause-menopause transition for Autistic and ADHD women.

Dysphoria signifies a significant disconnect between one’s emotional state and what is considered a comfortable or positive experience.

Schema therapy identifies that as humans we have core emotional needs. If these needs are not met by our early caregivers in childhood, we can develop unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving.

Autistic joy is not just about happiness, it’s about experiencing life in a way that is deeply authentic to one’s autistic identity.

Cultural myths about Autism and other disabilities can deter people from seeking help. Information that may be helpful for one person might be too much, or too little, or even confusing for another.

Grief is a universal experience for us all and can come in many forms. Most of us know grief to be associated with the loss of a loved one or pet, however we can also experience loss without death being a factor.

Yoga encourages mindfulness and self-awareness which are both powerful tools for helping us to understand our emotions and teaches self-regulation.

Children who experience significant difficulty in performing at the expected academic year level can often struggle with psychological stress if early learning issues are not identified and appropriate support provided.

It’s important to research your assessor to find out if they are using neuro-affirming practices, It could make a world of difference in how you move forward from your diagnosis.