Neurodiversity insights
Should I have an ADHD or autism assessment?
Should I get an ADHD or autism assessment? Is an autism or ADHD assessment and diagnosis worth it? What’s the point? This is something that I get asked a lot. It’s a useful question and the answer is always unique to the person asking it, depending on their circumstances.
What’s the difference between neurodiversity and neurodivergence?
I believe that language shapes our reality, and as such, that it is important to be thoughtful about the words we use. The words neurodiversity and neurodivergence are sometimes used interchangeably, and it’s easy to get them confused even though they refer to different things.
Ten ways to be a neuroaffirmative therapist.
After working alongside the neurodivergent community for over fourteen years, I have experience of creating a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for neurodiverse people, which benefits everyone. Here are some of my reflections on how to be a neuroaffirmative therapist.