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2026
Autistic Meltdown versus a Tantrum: What’s the Difference?
Jan06
Featured Image by Anna Shvets, Pexels Alt text: Woman covering her face with her hands, appearing overwhelmed To the onlooker, an angry outburst or loss of control during an autistic meltdown could appear like some kind of tantrum. But that would be an incorrect assumption. Tantrums need an audience. They
2025
Navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in Professional Life
Dec18
Featured Image by Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels My professional life has been bookended by two firings, twenty years apart. In between, I quit countless jobs, always chasing the hope that the next one would be different. The first firing came in my late teens, working as a barista. I was let
How One Neurodiversity Workshop Can Transform Your Team
Dec16
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash Today’s workplace is diverse – with statistics suggesting up to 20% of the UK population may be neurodivergent, most organisations already employ neurodivergent staff. Awareness of neurodiversity isn’t just a ‘nice to have,’ it’s essential for leaders, employees and businesses to thrive. Workplace
Sensory Processing Disorder vs Autism: What’s the Difference?
Dec12
Photo by Helena Lopes via Pexels When you think about having autism, one trait that comes to mind is having sensory sensitivities; however, it’s not the only condition with sensory sensitivities as a feature. In fact, many people have sensory sensitivities because of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). So what makes
Top 5 myths about neurodivergence in the workplace
Dec10
Featured image by Kampus Production, Pexels Introduction Neurodivergent people are an active and talented part of the UK workforce, contributing insight, creativity, and dedication across industries. Yet despite their presence and abilities, they are often underestimated, misunderstood, and overlooked. Outdated myths and misconceptions can create barriers, limiting opportunities and preventing
Why Managers Often Overlook Communication Styles – and How Neurodiversity Workshops Fix This
Dec03
Featured image by Anna Shvets, Pexels Overview This article will explain to managers and employers why communication challenges stem from neurodiversity – not poor performance or attitude. In this article, we will show how neurodiversity workshops can uncover these invisible barriers and equip managers with the right tools
Tourette’s and Coexisting Conditions: Understanding Links with ADHD, OCD, and Autism
Nov17
Featured image Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels Here’s something rarely discussed in mainstream conversations about Tourette’s: most people with this neurotype don’t experience it in isolation. Research shows that up to 85% of people with Tourette’s Syndrome also have at least one other neurodivergent condition—most commonly ADHD, OCD, or
Inclusive Design in Education: How Classrooms Can Be Built for Dyslexic Learners from Day One
Nov13
Featured image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay 1.2 million children across the UK are dyslexic, that’s up to 1 in 5 students in every classroom. Early intervention is essential and can help prevent pupils with dyslexia needing more expensive and intensive support throughout their lives. When given the opportunity to