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


Four approaches for coping with seasonal change
Kay Louise Aldred Kay Louise Aldred

Four approaches for coping with seasonal change

Kay Aldred (NdC Development Lead) shares her recommendations for coping with seasonal change, grouped into four key approaches: making physical adjustments, supporting mental and emotional wellbeing, supporting energy levels and reducing executive functioning burden.

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Neurodivergence, Trauma and Recovery (Part 2/3) — Connecting Back to Embodiment
Kay Louise Aldred Kay Louise Aldred

Neurodivergence, Trauma and Recovery (Part 2/3) — Connecting Back to Embodiment

In this three-part series of blogs, NdC Development Lead Kay Aldred examines the complex entanglement of Neurodivergence and trauma, and the implications this has for the concept of “recovery”. In this second part, Kay explores how connecting to the body can illuminate an understanding of trauma and recovery. 

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Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Training: better than a New Year’s resolution!
Kay Louise Aldred Kay Louise Aldred

Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach Training: better than a New Year’s resolution!

Kay Louise Aldred introduces the benefits of Neurodiverse Connection’s Neurodivergent Wellbeing Training. This holistic, well-being focused training programme is open to neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends, as well as professionals including hospital teams, community teams, educators, third sector groups. NdWA training comprises eight online sessions, running from 30 January—26 March 2024.

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Centring practitioner wellbeing: the difference it makes to supporting service user wellbeing and provision
Kay Louise Aldred Kay Louise Aldred

Centring practitioner wellbeing: the difference it makes to supporting service user wellbeing and provision

Kay Louise Aldred introduces our Neurodivergent Wellbeing Training. This holistic, well-being focused training programme is open to neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends, as well as professionals including hospital teams, community teams, educators, third sector groups. NdWA training comprises eight online sessions, running from 30 January—6 March 2024.

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Working with the nervous system to understand and support regulation
Kay Louise Aldred Kay Louise Aldred

Working with the nervous system to understand and support regulation

Living in a dysregulated state – in sympathetic fight/flight arousal – unfortunately is routine and the norm for autistic people. We are constantly being tested and triggered. Autism-friendly environments meet the needs of the body – most specifically, the nervous system.

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