Autistic and Unemployed?
Written by Charlotte Aldred, author of Autistic and Unemployed, publishing on 21st October 2026. Get your copy here. The employment situation of autistic people is…
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Understanding the Neurodivergent Spiral: From Burnout to Self-Compassion
Understanding the Neurodivergent Spiral: From Burnout to Self-Compassion Written by Louise Lucas. You can order a copy of Louise’s book, A Therapeutic Workbook for Supporting…
When Toileting Isn’t About “Refusing”: Looking Beyond Behaviour
When Toileting Isn’t About “Refusing”: Looking Beyond Behaviour Laura Hellfeld is an independent Nurse and Sleep Consultant, an educator and advocate for the neurodivergent and…
‘It feels almost callous for us all to stand by, knowing what many of the likely triggers of serious mental illness are’ – an extract from Be More Human by Sir Norman Lamb
Sir Norman Lamb, former Health Minister, is a trusted voice in mental health campaigning following years of listening to those impacted by the system. He…
A Time of Rapid Political Change – How autistic people can cope in an uncertain society
By Dr Hannah Belcher: author of Dealing with Change, Loss and the Unexpected, and an autistic advocate, lecturer and researcher, with a PhD in camouflaging,…
The Hidden Mental Load of being a Neurodivergent Teen
The Hidden Mental Load of being a Neurodivergent Teen Written by Alison Patrick. You can pre-order Alison’s upcoming book, The Memory Guide for Neurodivergent Teens,…
“That’s so ADHD!”: Pushing Against Stereotypes
“That’s so ADHD!”: Pushing Against Stereotypes By Abigoliah Schamaun, who is an American stand up comedian based in London. Her latest book, ‘Neurodivergent Moments‘, co-written with…
Identifying Emotional States: Extract from Working with Autistic People in Mental Health Settings
Identifying Emotional States: Extract from Working with Autistic People in Mental Health Settings By Dr Anna Day. This text has been adapted from section 6.4.1 ‘Identifying Emotional…
What is Neurodivergent Culture?
What is Neurodivergent Culture? Joe Wells is a comedian and works in stand-up as well as writing for the BBC and magazines. His latest book, co-authored…
Questions To Ask a Therapist to See if They Are Neurodivergent Affirming
Questions To Ask a Therapist to See if They Are Neurodivergent Affirming By Amy Peters is an Autistic/ADHD therapist, supervisor, trainer and the founder of Newglade…