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”
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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”
Pathological Demand Avoidance: Stress or Anxiety?
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a behavioural profile first described in the 1980s by Elizabeth Newson, primarily observed in individuals on the autism spectrum. Characterised by an overwhelming need to avoid everyday demands and expectations, PDA often manifests as extreme avoidance tactics, from procrastination to outbursts, even when the demand seems trivial. While often associatedContinue reading “Pathological Demand Avoidance: Stress or Anxiety?”
Exploring the Overlap between Neurodivergence and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
Neurodivergence is a broad term that encompasses a range of neurological differences, including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, among others. Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), also known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), is a mental health condition characterised by intense emotional instability, difficulty in relationships, impulsive behaviour, and a distorted sense of self. While EUPD isContinue reading “Exploring the Overlap between Neurodivergence and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)”
Starting the University Year: A Guide for Neurodivergent Students
The start of a new university year is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially if you are neurodivergent. With new routines, academic expectations, and social pressures, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. But with some preparation and strategies in place, you can set yourself up for a smooth and successful year.Continue reading “Starting the University Year: A Guide for Neurodivergent Students”
Starting Back at University: A Guide for Neurodivergent Students
Returning to university can be both an exciting and daunting experience for anyone, but for neurodivergent students, it comes with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, dyslexia, or any other form of neurodivergence, this guide is here to offer some advice and reassurance as youContinue reading “Starting Back at University: A Guide for Neurodivergent Students”
Navigating Obsessive Thoughts: A Guide for Neurodivergent Minds
Living with a neurodivergent brain comes with unique challenges and strengths. Among these challenges, managing obsessive thoughts can be particularly daunting. Whether you’re on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, or another form of neurodivergence, obsessive thoughts can be overwhelming and disruptive. However, there are strategies to help manage these thoughts effectively. Here’s a guide toContinue reading “Navigating Obsessive Thoughts: A Guide for Neurodivergent Minds”
Are you the Family Scapegoat?
Being Neurodivergent can sometimes also lead to being the Black Sheep and Family Scapegoat Growing up neurodivergent can be a tumultuous journey, especially when you find yourself cast in the roles of the family black sheep and scapegoat. These labels are heavy with misunderstanding and misplaced blame, often isolating those who bear them. But whatContinue reading “Are you the Family Scapegoat?”
Navigating Work as a Neurodivergent Individual: Reasonable Adjustments You Can Request.
Living and thriving as a neurodivergent individual in the workplace comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Neurodivergence includes a range of cognitive differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Each individual’s experience is unique, but one common thread is the need for environments that support and enable productivity, comfort, and success. Here are someContinue reading “Navigating Work as a Neurodivergent Individual: Reasonable Adjustments You Can Request.”
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