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2024
What Are the Most Common Types of Synesthesia?
Jul29
Featured Image by Steve Johnson, Pexels Synesthesia is when your brain interprets senses differently to what it would usually. The types of synesthesia we will be discussing in this blog include the most commonly known ones such as colour graphemic and number form synesthesia. There are three ways in which
How to Interview Autistic Candidates
Jun24
Featured Image by RDNE Stock project, Pexels This blog post will offer advice for interviewers who are due to interview autistic candidates. Interviewers can find out what adjustments to make to make the interview process more accessible. No two autistic people are the same, so it is important to tailor
Dyspraxia vs Apraxia: what’s the difference?
May27
Featured Image by David Cassolato, Pexels This article will discuss the definitions of dyspraxia and apraxia, the main difference between them, and several aspects such as their nature, impact on speech, the severity of the condition, and the relationship between them. It is important to raise awareness about these conditions
What is OCD?
May20
Featured Image by cottonbro studio, Pexels Difference Between Obsessions & Compulsions OCD is an abbreviation of obsessive-compulsive disorder which is a medical term used to describe a condition whereby those afflicted are tormented by reoccurring thoughts and consequent behaviours (compulsions). The obsessions thoughts can range from a variety of different
Autism & Dyspraxia: Differences & Overlaps
May13
Featured Image by Tara Winstead, Pexels In this blog post, we’ll be looking at the differences and similarities between autism and dyspraxia. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference in the way a person communicates, interacts with and processes the world around them. Meanwhile, dyspraxia is a common condition affecting movement
What is Complex ADHD: Symptoms & Treatment
May06
Featured Image by Tara Winstead, Pexels According to the National Health Service, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects individuals’ behaviour. Adults with ADHD are known to have problems with time management, following instructions, completing tasks, feeling restless, taking risks and so on. This article will draw
Autistic Meltdowns at Work: How to Help
Apr01
Featured Image by Usman Yousaf, unsplash When people usually think of autism meltdowns their minds go to little children having ‘tantrums’ and think of it as a person being destructive or ‘naughty’. This is a stereotype and not the case for real life. In this guide we will be going
How to Handle Sensory Overload at Work
Mar25
Featured Image by Gustavo Fring, Pexels Working in any environment can get very stressful after a while but for people on the autism spectrum that can be doubled with all the sensory issues going on. In this guide by Exceptional Individuals, we will be going over what is sensory overload