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

ABA: The Neuro-Normative Conversion Therapy 
El Dewar El Dewar

ABA: The Neuro-Normative Conversion Therapy 

El Dewar examines the shared historical origins of ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) and Gay Conversion Therapy in order to compare inhumane practices that function as tools of repression and oppression for Neurodivergent and Queer people.

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Navigating Trauma and Self-Discovery as an Autistic Researcher
Grooming & Coercive Control Summit 2023 Katrine Callander Grooming & Coercive Control Summit 2023 Katrine Callander

Navigating Trauma and Self-Discovery as an Autistic Researcher

I am a late-diagnosed autistic woman, researcher and mother of two neurodivergent young people. At 42, I came to understand my autistic traits while researching my children's neurodiversity. Recognising myself in narratives of other autistic people marked a profound shift. I revisited memories, finding relief and anger at the lack of understanding around my differences.

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“My name is Tina”: a first hand account
Grooming & Coercive Control Summit 2023 Guest Contributor Grooming & Coercive Control Summit 2023 Guest Contributor

“My name is Tina”: a first hand account

My name is Tina and I am a British Indian woman. I was born and brought up in Punjab, India. During my primary education, I struggled with some reading and writing, however I absolutely loved maths. I was told by my teacher that I would need to work hard on my spelling, reading and writing. I was a very bright student and achieved really good results during my school, college and at university. My mental health wasn't great due to overthinking, stress and depression. I struggled with my weight, my internalised racism about my dark skin and worries about being different. I was not a typical Indian girl. 

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Coercion, grooming and online harms
Grooming & Coercive Control Summit 2023 Rod Landman Grooming & Coercive Control Summit 2023 Rod Landman

Coercion, grooming and online harms

Coercion and grooming have run like letters through a stick of rock in all the project work I have done for ARC England over the last 15 years. Most recently in supporting women with learning disabilities and autistic women who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence, and in the work I am currently involved in on online harms; but the origins go right back to the ARC Safety Net project which identified what we now call ‘mate crime’.

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