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2021
Dyspraxia & Driving: What you need to know
Aug04
Featured image by Matheus Bertelli, pexels.com Learning how to drive, for many, is a significant milestone as well as a major life skill. As of 2019, 74% of people in England hold a full driving licence. This can be an exciting decision to make for some, yet intimidating for others.
2021
Why Do People With Tourette’s Swear?
Aug04
Featured Image by Alex Green, Pexel.com What is Tourette’s syndrome? Tourette’s Syndrome is known in the public eye for only one thing: swearing. The image of a person involuntary swearing has been burned into the consciousness due to the media making Tourette’s out to be simpler than it actually is.
2021
Autism: A History
Aug04
Featured Image by Odonata Wellnesscenter, Pexel.com When you think of autism, what comes up in your head? You might think “badly behaved” or on the other side, you might recall the film “Rain Man”. In fact, Autism isn’t pinned down to one vision. There used to be more than one
2021
What is neurodiversity?
Jul30
What does neurodivergent mean? Neurodivergent covers a range of learning differences and developmental conditions. ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia all fall within the umbrella of “neurodivergence” and are all neurodiverse conditions. To be neurodivergent means to process information, behave or have a learning style that is considered “not typical”. What
2021
Dyspraxia: A History
Jul30
Featured Image by Anete Lusina, Pexel.com Dyspraxia When the word Dyspraxia is said to you, what images come up in your head? Someone having trouble with reading and writing? Someone struggling with simple maths equations? These are some of the misconceptions that people have when they hear the word dyspraxia
2021
7 Autism Memes We Can Completely Relate To
Jul26
Here are some autism memes that we can all relate to: Image Source 1. Autism parent cockpit meme Description: We see a cockpit in an aeroplane and the caption: “Being an autism parent is like flying one of these. For the first time. Without a manual. In the dark.
2021
Dyslexia & Relationships: Living with someone who has dyslexia
Jul22
Featured image by Arina Krasnikova, Pexels.com If you’re in a relationship with someone whose brain works quite differently from yours, it can be challenging. Find out more here about dyslexia and relationships and what can help. Does being dyslexic affect relationships? Image by Kampus Production, Pexels.com A dyslexic partner can
2021
What is Dyslexia Discrimination? (And how to Avoid It)
Jul19
Featured image by Andrea Piacquadiao, Pexels.com Blog post updated on 25th July 2022. Unfortunately, people with dyslexia are highly likely to be discriminated against. This includes in the workplace. Here is what dyslexia discrimination is and how to avoid it. What is Dyslexia Discrimination? Image by RDNE Stock project, Pexels.com