As Neurodiversity Celebration Week comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the posts I have shared this week. We’ve talked about what neurodiversity means, how it’s an umbrella term for different ways brains work, and how neurodivergent people can experience the world in unique ways. We’ve also touched on some of the challenges that can come with living in a world that isn’t always designed with those differences in mind. But one of the most important

Mental health and neurodivergence! Research consistently shows that neurodivergent people often report higher levels of depression and anxiety, and lower quality of life scores compared to the general population. But this doesn’t mean that being neurodivergent automatically causes poor mental health. Many neurodivergent people grow up in environments that weren’t designed with their needs in mind. On top of this, accessing appropriate mental health care can be difficult. Serv

Neurodiversity is an umbrella term You may have heard the word neurodiversity more often recently, but what does it actually mean? Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe the natural differences in how human brains work. Under this umbrella are a range of neurodivergent profiles, including (but not limited to) autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourette’s syndrome. Each of these experiences is different, and no two people will experience them in e

🧠🌈 16th- 20th March This week is about recognising that there is no single “normal” way for a brain to work. Human brains are naturally different, and those differences shape how we think, learn, communicate, focus, and experience the world. Across the week I’ll be sharing a series of posts to help raise awareness of neurodiversity. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious to learn more, I hope these posts help start conversations