NdC Journal

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

How LEGO Saved Me in My Darkest Moments of Being Sectioned
Emily Katy Emily Katy

How LEGO Saved Me in My Darkest Moments of Being Sectioned

In this blog Guest Contributor Emily Katy reflects on how LEGO became an important source of focus and routine during a twelve-week hospital admission. She explores the positive impact that hyperfocusing on LEGO had on her wellbeing, helping her stay engaged and find a sense of accomplishment throughout her recovery.

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The Orthodoxy of PBS in Schools
Anon Anon

The Orthodoxy of PBS in Schools

In response to the AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign and the launch of the Neurodiversity Affirming Toolkit, today’s Guest Contributor reflects on their experience as a SEND professional and Neurodivergent parent. They explore how their son’s journey through the special education system exposed the tensions between neurodiversity-affirming, person-centred care and school practices rooted in compliance-based, behaviourist approaches.

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Reclaiming Autistic Identity
Lou Chandler Lou Chandler

Reclaiming Autistic Identity

The experience of growing up Autistic can often be shaped by the messages, silences, and lack of representation encountered along the way. In this blog Lou Chandler reflects on how these narratives influenced their sense of self, and the impact of discovering a more authentic and affirming understanding of Autism.

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Moving to Neurodivergent–affirming care
Four Questions For, Lived Experience Lucy Gilbert Four Questions For, Lived Experience Lucy Gilbert

Moving to Neurodivergent–affirming care

We’re joined by Lucy Gilbert, NdC’s Lived Experience Lead, for the tenth and final blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.

Lucy explores what Neurodivergent–affirming care is and what it isn’t, as well as sharing how you can start to grow your Neurodivergent–affirming practice today, with our new interactive toolkit.

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Rethinking behavioural support for Autistic people: Why “behavioural” approaches can miss the mark
Four Questions For, Lived Experience Beccy Floyd Four Questions For, Lived Experience Beccy Floyd

Rethinking behavioural support for Autistic people: Why “behavioural” approaches can miss the mark

Today Guest Contributor Beccy Floyd, late–diagnosed AuDHD Mental Health Nurse, joins us for the ninth blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.

Using her professional insight, Beccy highlights how behaviourist approaches, such as PBS, often overlook the internal lived experiences of the patients and calls for the widespread adoption of neurodiversity–affirming approaches in healthcare.

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The SPACE Framework: how it has changed my experience of accessing mental health care
Lived Experience Molly Anderton Lived Experience Molly Anderton

The SPACE Framework: how it has changed my experience of accessing mental health care

Molly Anderton, Lived Experience Advisor at NdC, joins us for the seventh blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.

Molly shares her personal insights into how learning about the SPACE Framework (Doherty, McCowan & Shaw, 2023) and using it in her own life has improved her lived experiences of mental health care and support.

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