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

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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Five PBS and ABA blind spots: once you see it, you can't unsee it 
Lived Experience Kay Louise Aldred Lived Experience Kay Louise Aldred

Five PBS and ABA blind spots: once you see it, you can't unsee it 

Today we’re joined by Kay Louise Aldred, NdC’s Development Lead,for the sixth blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.

Kay outlines five fundamental issues with PBS and ABA behaviourist approaches, describing how perhaps the biggest blindspot of them all is that there are truly different, better ways of working.

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Rethinking support for Neurodivergent people: why we need an alternative to current PBS plans 
Four Questions For, Lived Experience Kay Louise Aldred Four Questions For, Lived Experience Kay Louise Aldred

Rethinking support for Neurodivergent people: why we need an alternative to current PBS plans 

We’re joined by Kay Louise Aldred, NdC’s Development Lead, for the fourth blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.

Kay explores the genuine need to move beyond PBS and adopt Neurodivergent-affirming practices, such as those in our new interactive toolkit.

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A practical approach to neurodiversity-affirming care and support: our new interactive toolkit and alternative to PBS plans
Four Questions For, Lived Experience, AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign Kay Louise Aldred Four Questions For, Lived Experience, AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign Kay Louise Aldred

A practical approach to neurodiversity-affirming care and support: our new interactive toolkit and alternative to PBS plans

We’re joined on the blog today by Kay Louise Aldred, NdC’s Development Lead, for the second blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.

Kay explores some of the core principles of our new interactive toolkit.

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‘Mixing the values of gentleness, inclusion and person-centred care with the science of behavioural technology is like mixing oil and water’
Lived Experience, AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign Brendan Maguire Lived Experience, AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign Brendan Maguire

‘Mixing the values of gentleness, inclusion and person-centred care with the science of behavioural technology is like mixing oil and water’

As part of the ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign, Guest contributor, Brendan Maguire, shares his journey of discovering Gentle Teaching and advocates for a move away from behaviourist methods that are at odds with supporting people in an inclusive, person-centred way.

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Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people (Part 1)
Lived Experience, AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign Helen Edgar Lived Experience, AGAINST PBS & ABA campaign Helen Edgar

Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people (Part 1)

Today we’re joined by guest contributor, Helen Edgar, Founder of Autistic Realms, a platform for neurodiversity-affirming education, training, and community resources. In Part 1 of this blog for our ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign, Helen explores the harmful impact PBS can have on Neurodivergent young people.

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