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2020

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Autism & Asperger’s in Women & Girls: Signs & Symptoms

Nov02
Featured image by Ron Lach, Pexels.com Blog post updated on 21st February 2024 While not as many females as males are diagnosed with autism, girls who are diagnosed with it grow into women who have it. Take our Aspergers test to find out if you have traits of the neurodivergence.

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What is Dyspraxia?

Oct27
Featured image by Yaroslav Shuraev, Pexels.com Blog post updated on 25th July 2022. Dyspraxia is a neurological condition that affects co-ordination and movement. It is also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD)   Signs of dyspraxia in early years Image by The Craft Wonder, Pexels.com Delays in crawling and walking

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Types of Dyslexia

Oct20
Featured image by Ron Lach, Pexels.com Dyslexia is a type of neurodiversity that affects a person’s ability to read, write and identify speech sounds. It “affects areas of the brain that process language.” What are the Six Types of Dyslexia? Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán, Pexels.com Phonological Dyslexia Image by

Autism & Catastophizing: Managing Mental Health

Oct12
Managing Mental Health As An Autistic Person Daisy Shearer, who has autism, tells us how she manages her mental health. When you’re autistic, it can be very hard to manage your mental health alongside the challenges that autism presents. Especially at the moment with the unpredictable nature of the pandemic

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ADHD In Men

Oct08
Featured image by RDNE Stock project, Pexels.com Introduction Since ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in males than females, it is true that boys with ADHD grow into men who have ADHD. 12.9% of all adult men are diagnosed with ADHD. Famous Men with ADHD Channing Tatum image by Gage Skidmore,

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5 Celebrities & Famous People With Dyspraxia

Oct06
Featured image by Gage Skidmore, flickr.com What is Dyspraxia? Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurodivergent condition that affects physical coordination. People who have dyspraxia may have problems with ‘learning new skills,’ ‘daily living skills’ such as getting dressed, ‘writing, typing, drawing and grasping small objects,’

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How to Diagnose Dyslexia in Adults

Sep29
Featured image by Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com Are you an adult who suspects you might have dyslexia? If so, this blog post could help you. What are the three different types of dyslexia? Image by Magda Ehlers, Pexels.com  Healthline’s How does dyslexia affect adults?  mentions the three main different types of

Finding The Best Jobs For Neurodivergence

Jul15
Featured image by Tima Miroshnichenko, Pexels.com Blog post updated on 15th February 2022. Have you ever wondered how you can pursue a career, but your neurodivergence is holding you back? Here are our top tips on how to find a career that will suit your neurodivergence: Know your spiky profile