We all have unique strengths and challenges, so understanding these is key because everyone has specific accessibility and support needs. Autism, for example, is a spectrum condition, which means that it affects people in different ways. It is unhelpful to stereotype people based on their neurological condition, so please do not make assumptions about whatContinue reading “Neurodiversity inclusion tips”
Category Archives: ADHD
Panorama: Private ADHD clinics exposed
Here is my response to Panorama’s exposé. Yes, my husband (Shiny Si) and I watched the Panorama “exposé” about private ADHD clinics and found it one-sided and sensationalist. Si has contacted Panorama to tell them his story of neglect, prejudice, mistreatment from the Birmingham NHS ADHD team, who deliberately fob off as many people asContinue reading “Panorama: Private ADHD clinics exposed”
Background on me
Having made it into Theo Smith’s list of Top 80 UK Neurodiversity Evangelists to follow, here is some background for my new followers. In 2018, I took my eldest child, who was 14 at the time, to see a psychiatrist about his extreme anxiety attacks. She listened and observed, then concluded that what he wasContinue reading “Background on me”
Neurodiversity and mental health conditions
An interesting debate from a LinkedIn group I’m in. Apparently there’s a TikTok trend from people with Cluster B personality disorders to identify as neurodivergent. Some people in the recognised neurodivergent community, with lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, are not sure how to feel about it. Here’s my personal view. Caveat –Continue reading “Neurodiversity and mental health conditions”
Finishing my CIPD Diploma in HRM
Conscious I have not been around much recently here, I thought it’s time for an update. At New Year of 2021, I somewhat foolishly decided that I have lots of free time due to working from home, so I resolved to update my professional qualifications (as HR has evolved in 20 years). 15 months ofContinue reading “Finishing my CIPD Diploma in HRM”
Neurotypical parents of neurodivergent kids
Unpopular opinion. Sorry, not sorry 🤷♀️ These are my thoughts about proud parents of neurodivergent kids… but parents who describe themselves as neurotypical, or think of themselves as “normal”. Neurodevelopmental conditions are hereditary. They LITERALLY RUN IN YOUR FAMILY! If your kids are ND, then you the parents are almost certainly ND as well. Yes,Continue reading “Neurotypical parents of neurodivergent kids”
Being an ally to your neurodivergent colleagues
Understanding the terminology – ‘neurodivergent’ and ‘neurodiversity’ ‘Neurodivergent‘ means having a neurological difference resulting in different cognitive processing and thinking. Basically, having a mind that works differently from societal norms. Many neurological differences are due to one or more lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s. Neurodivergence can also be acquired,Continue reading “Being an ally to your neurodivergent colleagues”
Elon Musk and openly autistic leadership
Since Elon Musk “coming out” as autistic (Aspergers) on Saturday Night Live, there is currently a lot of buzz on social media about rich and successful world leaders who are #neurodivergent (have neurological conditions or differences). Richard Branson has always been open about his dyslexia, and Bill Gates more recently about his ADHD, but thereContinue reading “Elon Musk and openly autistic leadership”
Struggling through education and work oblivious to my autism
Growing up As far as my parents and I were aware, I was normal. Okay, so my development and behaviour may have been unusual at times, like in my eighteen-month development check when I built the Great Wall of China with building bricks instead of the anticipated tower, my solo role-playing games (spending whole weekendsContinue reading “Struggling through education and work oblivious to my autism”
New Year Resolution for 2020
New Year’s Resolutions, just a continuation of a resolution I made a while ago: Think twice before volunteering, making new commitments, agreeing to things. Remember that you’re spread too thin already, and never know how you or your dependants will feel from one day to the next. My “don’t enter too many races” resolution startedContinue reading “New Year Resolution for 2020”
Ausome Charlie 