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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Autism, Neurodivergence, Lived Experience, Health and Inclusion — What’s New in July
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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Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in June
Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA

Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in June

This month's research roundup from Ann Memmott highlights a diverse collection of new studies exploring Neurodivergence across the lifespan. Topics include Autism and screen use, ethical approaches to involving young people in research, Neurodivergent experiences in legal education, ADHD and menstrual health, anxiety in older Autistic adults, dyspraxia, animal-assisted therapy, and ongoing questions around ADHD identification and diagnosis.

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Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February
Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA

Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February

In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent February papers exploring Neurodivergence and Learning Disabilities. The studies cover drug trials, gender parity, social communication preferences, later-life Autism diagnosis, bullying patterns, ADHD and mind wandering and mental health and suicidality in older Autistic adults—highlighting the importance of understanding, support, and respect for diverse ways of being.

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The quiet season: reclaiming rest from performative festivity
Lived Experience Victoria Denham Lived Experience Victoria Denham

The quiet season: reclaiming rest from performative festivity

Winter is supposed to be a season of rest. The natural world slows down, the light fades and everything in our biology leans toward quiet. Yet December demands the opposite: noise, speed, performance, compulsory joy.

For many Neurodivergent people, this isn’t festive,it’s exhausting. This year, perhaps more than any other, NdC’s Communications and Project Assistant, Tors Denham has found herself questioning whether she wants to keep pretending that this version of celebration works for her. 

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Autism, ADHD, Lived Experience and Inclusion—What’s New in November
Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA Neurodivergence Research—What's New? Ann Memmott PgC MA

Autism, ADHD, Lived Experience and Inclusion—What’s New in November

In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together new work exploring Autism, ADHD, first‑person perspectives and inclusion. Ann reflects on sensory and communication challenges, access barriers in schools and healthcare, the ethics of interventions and how Neurodivergent people articulate their own experiences.

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