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Neurodivergence & emotions: what’s really going on?
Often talking therapies focus on having a client state what specific emotion they are feeling. But does that really work for neurodivergent people? Our next Spicy Space workshop is a chance to explore what is really going on for ND clients, and ND therapists.
ADHD as social contagion or actual mental health crisis: a response to Philippa Perry interview, The Times, 10 Oct 23
In a recent Times article, Philippa Perry claimed that ADHD is “fashionable”, a trend driven by social contagion. We argue that a “lost generation” of women being misdiagnosed or missed entirely together with a woeful lack of support for ADHDers is less social contagion and more mental health crisis
NOT a new autism assessment: the Monotropism Questionnaire
TikTokers are getting excited about the new Monotropism Questionnaire, hailing it as a new autism assessment tool. But is it really a reliable indicator of autism? Aitch Nicol investigates.
Open Letter concerning the withdrawal of adult autism/ADHD assessments in York and North Yorkshire
An open letter regarding York Health and Care Partnership’s decision to restrict access to adult autism and ADHD assessments, open for signatures from healthcare professionals involved with the care and support of autistic and ADHD adults
How to host neuro-inclusive holiday gatherings
Some tips for the festive season on how to make your holiday gatherings neuro-inclusive