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• Working From Home and Neurodivergence: Finding the Middle Path
  The debate around working from home often becomes strangely polarised. One side argues that home working damages productivity, accountability, and collaboration. The other presents remote working as an unquestionable improvement for everyone. As with most things involving human beings, the reality is more complicated. For neurodivergent people — particularly those with ADHD, autism, sensory processingContinue reading “Working From Home and Neurodivergence: Finding the Middle Path”
• Cannabis, ADHD, Autism and CBD: Why Medical Prescription Is the Only Sensible Option — and What Actually Works Without It
  Cannabis is increasingly used by people with ADHD and autism, typically to manage anxiety, sleep disturbance, or emotional dysregulation. At the same time, CBD products are widely available and often presented as safe, natural alternatives. This has created a distorted picture. Cannabis is neither a harmless supplement nor an evidence-based treatment for ADHD or autism.Continue reading “Cannabis, ADHD, Autism and CBD: Why Medical Prescription Is the Only Sensible Option — and What Actually Works Without It”
• Autism Isn’t One Thing, and Genetics May Explain Why
  For a long time, autism has been talked about as if it’s a single condition, just varying in “severity”. But that framing has never really fitted reality. Some autistic people speak early, read obsessively, and struggle mainly with social nuance. Others don’t speak at all, have intellectual disability, seizures, or profound developmental delays that areContinue reading “Autism Isn’t One Thing, and Genetics May Explain Why”
• UK Disability Benefits Cuts and Neurodivergent Support Guide
  1. What’s Happening with UK Disability Benefits? 2. Why This Matters for Neurodivergent People 3. What Neurodivergent People Can Do to Help Themselves a) Stay Informed & Connect b) Engage Politically c) Gather Good Evidence d) Prioritise Self-Care & Anxiety Support e) Maximise Other Help f) Plan for Contingencies 4. If You’re Experiencing Anxiety RightContinue reading “UK Disability Benefits Cuts and Neurodivergent Support Guide”
• ARFID, Eating Disorders, and Autistic People: Understanding the Connection
  When we think about eating disorders, conditions like anorexia nervosa and bulimia often come to mind. However, there’s another lesser-known but equally serious eating disorder: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). ARFID is characterized by an extreme avoidance of certain foods, often due to sensory sensitivities, fear of negative consequences like choking, or a general lackContinue reading “ARFID, Eating Disorders, and Autistic People: Understanding the Connection”
• The Connection Between Hypersomnia and ADHD in the UK
  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. However, many individuals with ADHD—both diagnosed and undiagnosed—experience another challenge: hypersomnia, or excessive daytime sleepiness. In the UK, where awareness of adult ADHD is growing, this link remains under-discussed, despite its significant impact on daily life. What Is Hypersomnia? Hypersomnia is aContinue reading “The Connection Between Hypersomnia and ADHD in the UK”

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