NdC Journal

Dive into a collection of articles that amplify Neurodivergent voices, support a more thorough understanding of neurodiversity, and challenge common misconceptions.

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Lived Experience Liam Virgo Lived Experience Liam Virgo

Locked in but moving forward: My journey with severe FND and Neurodivergence

We are joined by Guest Contributor Liam Virgo, who shares his experience of developing severe Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) at the age of thirteen and the impact it has had on his life. In this blog, he reflects on the connection between FND and Neurodivergence, the challenges of navigating education with a disability, and the importance of resilience and hope.

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Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA

Autism, Neurodivergence, Wellbeing, Support and Inclusion — What’s New in October

In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent October papers exploring Autism, Neurodivergence, communication, identity and everyday experiences. The studies examine empathy, body image, learning differences, social media, emotional wellbeing, sensory needs, food preferences and accessibility—highlighting the importance of understanding individual differences, challenging deficit-based assumptions, and listening to Neurodivergent people about what works for them.

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Four Questions For Zoe Collier Four Questions For Zoe Collier

4Q4: Autism and sexual violence: Understanding victim-blaming towards Autistic victim-survivors

In this edition of 4Q4 (Four Questions For), we speak with Zoe Collier, a PhD student at Durham University researching victim-blaming towards autistic people following sexual violence. Her research explores how autism stigma influences and shapes autistic victim-survivors’ experiences of victim-blaming, helping to further our understanding of the experiences of autistic victim-survivors when seeking criminal justice.

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Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA

Autism, ADHD, Neurodivergence, Diagnosis and Support — What’s New in August

In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent August papers exploring Autism, ADHD and Neurodivergence. The studies examine diagnosis and underdiagnosis, self-identification, quality of life, sensory needs, accessibility, the experiences of underrepresented groups, and ethical questions around support and interventions—highlighting the importance of listening to Neurodivergent people, respecting their autonomy, and creating environments where they can participate and thrive.

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Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA

Autism, Neurodivergence, Lived Experience, Health and Inclusion — What’s New in July

This month's research roundup from Ann Memmott highlights a diverse collection of new studies and resources exploring Neurodivergence across health, communication, support, and lived experience. Topics include Neurodivergent-friendly counselling, positive emotions in Autism research, synaesthesia, semi-speaking communication, sensory needs, health inequalities, Autistic perspectives on interventions, aging, creativity, and ethical questions in research involving Autistic young people.

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Molly Anderton Molly Anderton

Permission to Try: Celebrating the Legacy of the Culture of Care Programme

In this blog, Molly Anderton reflects on her journey as a Lived Experience Advisor on the Culture of Care Programme, exploring the challenges, emotions and achievements that shaped the programme’s impact. She shares how teams moved from uncertainty and fear of change towards greater confidence, connection and courage to create meaningful improvements in care.

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Antonia Aluko Antonia Aluko

Creativity, Collaboration and Connection

Reflecting on their experience as a Neurodivergent Lived Experience Advisor on the Culture of Care Programme, Antonia Aluko shares how bringing lived experience into a professional role transformed her confidence, fostered connection, and reinforced the power of lived experience to drive meaningful change. 

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Anon Anon

What’s in a name?

In this blog, our Guest Contributor examines how terms like ‘therapeutic,’ ‘trauma-informed’ and ‘Neurodiversity affirming’ are used in education, and how their meaning can shift in practice. They reflect on the gap between language and lived experience in behaviour-focused school systems, and question whether these approaches always prioritise autonomy and wellbeing.

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