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


4Q4: The experiences of Autistic adults on inpatient mental health wards
Four Questions For Rhiannon Williams Four Questions For Rhiannon Williams

4Q4: The experiences of Autistic adults on inpatient mental health wards

In this latest article in our ‘Four Questions For’ series exploring new research projects, we talk to Rhiannon Williams, a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University. Her doctoral research project asks ‘What are the Experiences of Autistic Adults who have Spent Time on Inpatient Mental Health Wards in England?’

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Autistic Joy
Cos Michael Cos Michael

Autistic Joy

The are many terms used to describe the various experiences of being autistic and recently, I’ve been hearing the term, ‘autistic joy.’ Sometimes I struggle to understand whether phrases like this are the title of a researched phenomenon or are being used colloquially, to describe a general state.

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Bonus ITAKOM Blog
Ann Memmott PgC MA Ann Memmott PgC MA

Bonus ITAKOM Blog

The inaugural It Takes All Kinds of Minds conference was held in Edinburgh in mid March 2023. Attracting around a thousand international participants at the venue and via virtual technology, the two days encompassed around 50 main talks and close to 100 smaller ‘poster’ presentations.

Here, I will consider a few of the presentations

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Why neurodivergent-led organisations are vital
Ann Memmott PgC MA Ann Memmott PgC MA

Why neurodivergent-led organisations are vital

Autistic people have a genuinely different, valid way of encountering the world, of socialising, and of communicating. it is vital that nonautistic people are working alongside strong, wise and effective leadership from neurodivergent-led organisations. What’s needed is for different neurotypes to truly understand one another. To respect each other’s ways of being, communicating and thriving. To learn to thrive together.

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