OUR MISSION

We elevate the voices of Neurodivergent people to help them flourish and thrive

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MEETUP GROUPS

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Explore our monthly online meet-up groups—spaces for Neurodivergent folk to connect and share experiences.

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We are against the use of Positive Behaviour Support and Applied Behaviour Analysis for Neurodivergent people and people with a learning disability. We believe better, more compassionate approaches exist.

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We provide flexible, modular training solutions across a range of topics

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  • Jill is one of those rare people who manages to combine wisdom, compassion and experience. She has a knack for speaking truth whilst sharing ideas and solutions at the same time. Put simply, Jill makes things better. If you ever get the chance to work with Jill, take it!

    — Kate Mercer, Black Belt Advocacy

  • Working with this team has transformed how we think about sensory needs. Hearing about sensory and communication needs directly from people who experience and understand it has altered how we work with the young people in our service.

    — CAMHS Inpatient Mental Health Team

  • One of the best training sessions I’ve attended. Thank you so much.

    — Attendee of “Introduction to Autism” Online Training

  • The resources created by this team are brilliant. They’re really useful and should be applied in schools as well as hospitals.

    — Children’s Occupational Therapist

  • Jill stands out for her methodical approach, as well as for her passion and depth of knowledge around things that impact the lives of neurodivergent people. She is dedicated to ensuring that those with lived experience are valued experts. This is at the centre of the work she undertakes.

    — Nikki Henderson, Senior Adviser Building the Right Support, LGA

  • Jill ensures that true co-production is at the heart of all projects and brings a unique energy to everything she does. Jill is innovative and never dogmatic, turns ‘problems’ into opportunities, and you can trust that what is agreed will be delivered.

    — Tom McGhie, Care and Treatment Review Programme Manager
    NHS England

  • I just wanted to let you know how impactful your report and your words in today’s meeting were. The work you are doing is giving a voice to autistic people who aren’t able to articulate their needs and it’s brilliant to see. I hope our paths cross again!

    —Josie Saville, Co-CEO, Lets for Life

Our consultancy expertise

OUR MISSION

We are here to support change that enables Autistic people to flourish.

We are here to elevate Autistic and other Neurodivergent voices. Our work is focused on sharing solutions, helping others understand, and promoting different ways of working.

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Our training curriculum

OUR WORK

We believe that Autism is a difference, not a disorder.

There’s a lack of understanding about the challenges that Autistic people face, and what needs to be done differently to ensure they can thrive. Our work aims to change that.

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NdC Journal

NdC Journal
The Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach – an invitation to go deeper
Kay Louise Aldred
The Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach – an invitation to go deeper
Kay Louise Aldred

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred, explores our Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach course, and how it offers professionals, carers, educators and Neurodivergent individuals the opportunity to move beyond surface-level strategies and toward something more authentic and sustaining. 

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Kay Louise Aldred
Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability Research—What’s New in September
Ann Memmott PgC MA
Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability Research—What’s New in September
Ann Memmott PgC MA

In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott explores new studies on Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and learning disability. Topics covered include emotional responses in young people, social touch, workplace experiences, discrimination and healthcare inequalities, alongside reflections on misleading press stories and enforced socialisation.

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Ann Memmott PgC MA
5 tips from Lou Chandler @neurodivergent_lou for a home that supports executive functioning 
Lou Chandler
5 tips from Lou Chandler @neurodivergent_lou for a home that supports executive functioning 
Lou Chandler

Lou Chandler, award-winning speaker and creator behind @neurodivergent_lou, joins us on the blog to explore the importance of curating a home environment that supports executive functioning, and shares some valuable tips to help others adapt their own environment.

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Lou Chandler
Going to university: living away from home
Emily Wooden
Going to university: living away from home
Emily Wooden

We are joined by guest contributor, Emily Wooden, for the second blog in a mini-series about going to university as a young Autistic person, this time exploring the joys and difficulties of living away from home.

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Emily Wooden
Going to university: moving out
Emily Wooden
Going to university: moving out
Emily Wooden

With a new academic year upon us, we are joined by guest contributor, Emily Wooden, for the first blog in a mini-series about going to University as a young Autistic person.

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Emily Wooden
Subscribe or block: a Neurodivergent’s guide to social media
Guest Contributor
Subscribe or block: a Neurodivergent’s guide to social media
Guest Contributor

In this blog, our Guest Contributor explores their relationship with social media and the role it can play in the lives of Neurodivergent people in providing community, connection and kinship.

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Guest Contributor
How learning about monotropism changed my view of being Autistic 
Guest Contributor
How learning about monotropism changed my view of being Autistic 
Guest Contributor

In this blog, our Guest Contributor, shares a fascinating insight into being Autistic and embracing their lived experience of monotropism.

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Guest Contributor
Empowering Autistic people in research
Katie Munday and Naomi Lawson Jacobs
Empowering Autistic people in research
Katie Munday and Naomi Lawson Jacobs

We’re joined on the blog by Guest Contributors, Katie Munday and Naomi Jacobs, sharing their experiences as Autistic researchers and their passion for research conducted with Autistic people, not just about Autistic people.

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Katie Munday and Naomi Lawson Jacobs
Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia Research—What’s New in August
Ann Memmott PgC MA
Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia Research—What’s New in August
Ann Memmott PgC MA

In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott explores a wide range of new studies on Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Topics covered include measuring Autistic burnout, photography as therapy for Autistic young people and dyslexia research priorities according to dyslexic people, plus reflections on how to navigate misleading stories in the press about Neurodivergence.

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Ann Memmott PgC MA

OUR VISION

We want to create positive change in society, not just in hospitals.

We recognise that opportunities for creation, connection, fulfilment and purpose help Neurodivergent people live happy, healthy and meaningful lives in the wider community.

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Resource library

Resources Library
The Overlap Of Disordered Eating, Autism And Adhd: Future Research Priorities As Identified By Adults With Lived Experience
Food & Eating
The Overlap Of Disordered Eating, Autism And Adhd: Future Research Priorities As Identified By Adults With Lived Experience
Food & Eating

Keller, Johanna et al.

This article emphasises the importance of aligning mental health research with the priorities of individuals with lived experience, particularly those with autism and ADHD, who are at higher risk for eating disorders. Through community consultation, a ranked list of research priorities was developed, focusing on improving treatment outcomes and identifying causal mechanisms behind disordered eating in neurodivergent individuals. The study highlights the need for better clinical practices, neurodiversity training, and a deeper understanding of autism and ADHD, and eating disorder vulnerability. Disclaimer: discusses eating disorders.


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Food & Eating
Reacting, Retreating, Regulating, And Reconnecting: How Autistic Adults In The United Kingdom Use Time Alone For Well-Being
AuDHD/ADHD
Reacting, Retreating, Regulating, And Reconnecting: How Autistic Adults In The United Kingdom Use Time Alone For Well-Being
AuDHD/ADHD

F Neville

This study explores why autistic adults value alone-time, how they spend it, and where they prefer to do so, highlighting the role of alone-time in managing social and sensory overwhelm. Four key themes emerged: retreating from sensory overload, regulating and recharging, and preparing to reconnect with others. The findings emphasise the importance of alone time for well-being and suggest that creating safe, quiet spaces can support autistic adults in balancing social interactions and personal time.


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AuDHD/ADHD
Spaces For Multi-Sensory Learners And Those With Profound And Multiple Learning Disabilities
Young People & Education
Spaces For Multi-Sensory Learners And Those With Profound And Multiple Learning Disabilities
Young People & Education

Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms) and Ryan Boren (Stimpunks)

Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms) and Ryan Boren (Stimpunks) are advocating for radically inclusive Cavendish learning environments that prioritise flexibility, movement, and embodied experiences over traditional classroom settings, which they argue can be restrictive and harmful. Inspired by Thornburg's concept of alternative learning spaces, they promote person-led, sensory-safe spaces that are responsive to individual needs, particularly for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, where the environment adapts to each person's preferences.


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Young People & Education
Use Of Sensory Adaptive Environments With Autistic Children: A Scoping Review
Buildings & Design
Use Of Sensory Adaptive Environments With Autistic Children: A Scoping Review
Buildings & Design

KL Williams et al

This study looks at sensory adaptive environments (SAEs) designed to help autistic children by reducing distress and supporting positive experiences. The review found that these environments can include different sensory equipment, such as visual, auditory, and tactile tools, and are commonly used in schools and healthcare settings. However, the research on how to best design and use these spaces is still limited, and more studies are needed to understand what works best for autistic children.


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Buildings & Design
Nest (Neurodivergent Peer Support Toolkit)
Young People & Education
Nest (Neurodivergent Peer Support Toolkit)
Young People & Education

University of Edinburgh

NEST (NEurodivergent peer Support Toolkit) is a suite of materials to facilitate peer support for neurodivergent young people in mainstream secondary schools. The toolkit has been co-created by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, neurodivergent young people and a neurodiverse group of adults who work with neurodivergent young people.


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Young People & Education
Autistic Doctors International
Health & Social Care
Autistic Doctors International
Health & Social Care

RESOURCES TO LINK TO DIRECTLY

A series of links to the work, research, and lived experience of Autistic Doctors International


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Health & Social Care
Dropping The Mask: It Takes Two
Communication
Dropping The Mask: It Takes Two
Communication

Cook, Crane and Mandy (2023)

This study explored how autistic people experience socialising in ways that feel authentic, rather than masking their behaviour to fit in. Participants described authentic socialising as more free and positive, especially in supportive environments with understanding people. The findings highlight the importance of fostering autism-friendly spaces and improving nonautistic people's awareness and communication.


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Communication
"It Seems Like A Luxury To Be Able To Offer That": Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Annual Health Checks For Autistic People In England
Health & Social Care
"It Seems Like A Luxury To Be Able To Offer That": Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Annual Health Checks For Autistic People In England
Health & Social Care

Davies, Remington and Smalley (2023)

Autistic people are more likely to experience health problems, and annual health checks could help by identifying issues early. This study explored what might encourage primary healthcare providers in England to offer these checks, finding that time constraints, staff shortages, and lack of autism-specific knowledge were barriers. Participants suggested solutions like involving other staff, automating parts of the process, and providing autism-specific training co-produced with autistic people.


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Health & Social Care
ICARS Statement Regarding BBC Panorama Undercover School: Cruelty In The Classroom
Young People & Education
ICARS Statement Regarding BBC Panorama Undercover School: Cruelty In The Classroom
Young People & Education

International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (2024)

ICARS Statement regarding BBC Panorama Undercover School: Cruelty in the Classroom, which aired on 17th June, 2024. Disclaimer: discusses harm and abuse.


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Young People & Education
Parenting as a New Autistic Mother: The Impact on Daily Living
Gender & Sexuality
Parenting as a New Autistic Mother: The Impact on Daily Living
Gender & Sexuality

Dr. Kiley Krekorian Hanish

A blog for Neurodivergent Insights, exploring parenting as a new autistic mother and its impact on daily life.

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Gender & Sexuality
Menstrual Health In Psychiatric Inpatient Settings
Young People & Education
Menstrual Health In Psychiatric Inpatient Settings
Young People & Education

Porter (2024)

This report, written by Hat Porter and commissioned by NSUN, explores the neglect of menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings, based on the author's personal experiences. It highlights the distress and shame caused by inadequate access to period products and the broader systemic failures that contribute to menstrual injustice in mental health care. Disclaimer: discusses details of distressing and traumatic experiences, including menstrual injustice, self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, sexual abuse, and abuse within psychiatric services.


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Young People & Education
Uncomfortable Labels: My Life A A Gay Autistic Trans Woman
Gender & Sexuality
Uncomfortable Labels: My Life A A Gay Autistic Trans Woman
Gender & Sexuality

Laura Kate Dale (2019)

This memoir by Laura Kate Dale shares her journey growing up as a gay trans autistic woman. She openly discusses the challenges of sensory issues, social interactions, and self-discovery, offering a powerful look at how gender, sexuality, and autism intersect. It's an honest and uplifting story for anyone who has ever felt different.


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Gender & Sexuality