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- Abs S. Ashley
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SPACE – a framework for wellbeing for all
Today we’re joined by Lucy Gilbert,Lived Experience Lead at NdC, for the eighth blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.
Lucy explains how Neurodivergent–affirming approaches can bring benefits to everyone: Neurdivergent and neurotypical patients, carers and staff alike.
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.
How SPACE helped my wellbeing at work as a Late Discovered AuDHD person
Antonia Aluko, NdC Lived Experience Advisor, shares our fifth blog of our latest campaign ‘Against PBS & ABA’.
Antonia explores her experiences of the workplace as an AuDHD woman and shares how the SPACE framework supported her in finding accommodations that offered meaningful support.
This is my place: supporting Autistic children’s wellbeing in neuro-affirming ways
During Children’s Mental Health Week, “This Is My Place” invites us to rethink how we support Autistic children. Helen Edgar explores how creating safe, Neurodivergent-affirming spaces—where children’s sensory needs, communication, and interests are respected—helps them feel they truly belong and thrive.
Lift the load: a call to look beyond what we might see
Guest contributor, Remie Colledge, shares a call to action to services, employers, educators and allies everywhere: what changes could you make to help lift the invisible load carried by Neurodivergent people, navigating a world that isn’t designed for Neurodivergent minds?
‘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.
Awareness? Acceptance? Appreciation.
In acknowledgement of World Autism Awareness Day 2025, Lizzie Smith, Neurodiverse Connection’s Communications Lead, explores what awareness, acceptance and appreciation of Autism would actually look like.
An Autistic journey of Anorexia recovery
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2025, Molly Anderton, NdC Lived Experience Advisor and Development Lead, shares a deeply personal account of how her experience of being a late diagnosed Autistic adult has impacted and informed her recovery from Anorexia.
Supporting an Autistic loved one with an eating disorder
Emma shares their lived experience perspective on how families and loved ones of autistic individuals with eating disorders can navigate the complexities of offering support.
Applying for PIP as an Autistic person
Emily Wooden shares a frank account of her difficult experience applying for PIP as an Autistic person, and how it forced her to confront some challenging reflections around masking and identity.
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- Designing Homes for Sensory Differences Summit 2024
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- GCC Summit 2023
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- mothers
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