OUR MISSION

We elevate the voices of Neurodivergent people to help them flourish and thrive

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Explore our monthly online meet-up groups—spaces for Neurodivergent folk to connect and share experiences.

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We are against the use of Positive Behaviour Support and Applied Behaviour Analysis for Neurodivergent people and people with a learning disability. We believe better, more compassionate approaches exist.

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We provide flexible, modular training solutions across a range of topics

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  • Jill is one of those rare people who manages to combine wisdom, compassion and experience. She has a knack for speaking truth whilst sharing ideas and solutions at the same time. Put simply, Jill makes things better. If you ever get the chance to work with Jill, take it!

    — Kate Mercer, Black Belt Advocacy

  • Working with this team has transformed how we think about sensory needs. Hearing about sensory and communication needs directly from people who experience and understand it has altered how we work with the young people in our service.

    — CAMHS Inpatient Mental Health Team

  • One of the best training sessions I’ve attended. Thank you so much.

    — Attendee of “Introduction to Autism” Online Training

  • The resources created by this team are brilliant. They’re really useful and should be applied in schools as well as hospitals.

    — Children’s Occupational Therapist

  • Jill stands out for her methodical approach, as well as for her passion and depth of knowledge around things that impact the lives of neurodivergent people. She is dedicated to ensuring that those with lived experience are valued experts. This is at the centre of the work she undertakes.

    — Nikki Henderson, Senior Adviser Building the Right Support, LGA

  • Jill ensures that true co-production is at the heart of all projects and brings a unique energy to everything she does. Jill is innovative and never dogmatic, turns ‘problems’ into opportunities, and you can trust that what is agreed will be delivered.

    — Tom McGhie, Care and Treatment Review Programme Manager
    NHS England

  • I just wanted to let you know how impactful your report and your words in today’s meeting were. The work you are doing is giving a voice to autistic people who aren’t able to articulate their needs and it’s brilliant to see. I hope our paths cross again!

    —Josie Saville, Co-CEO, Lets for Life

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OUR MISSION

We are here to support change that enables Autistic people to flourish.

We are here to elevate Autistic and other Neurodivergent voices. Our work is focused on sharing solutions, helping others understand, and promoting different ways of working.

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OUR WORK

We believe that Autism is a difference, not a disorder.

There’s a lack of understanding about the challenges that Autistic people face, and what needs to be done differently to ensure they can thrive. Our work aims to change that.

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NdC Journal

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NdC Journal
Navigating my relationship with my sister as an Autistic person 
Guest Contributor
Navigating my relationship with my sister as an Autistic person 
Guest Contributor

A Guest Contributor shares a poignant reflection on their sibling relationship, as a late-diagnosed Autistic person, and explores how patience, love and a shared history combine to support their commitment to understanding each other.

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Guest Contributor
Misinformation hurts: why we need better conversations about Neurodivergence
Chloe Webster-Harris
Misinformation hurts: why we need better conversations about Neurodivergence
Chloe Webster-Harris

Viral posts might be entertaining, but they’re not always accurate, explains Guest Contributor, Chloe Webster-Harris in today’s blog. Chloe joins us to explore why evidence-based information matters and how to spot red flags online.

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Chloe Webster-Harris
Finding myself through the ‘Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach’
Andreia Costa
Finding myself through the ‘Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach’
Andreia Costa

In this blog, we hear from Andreia Costa, a past attendee of our Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach training course. Andreia shares a heartfelt insight into how the course supported her to honour and embrace her own Neurodivergent identity and needs, as well as those of her Neurodivergent daughter.

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Andreia Costa
Call for participants: Join the Neurodivergent Creative Research Community
Kay Louise Aldred
Call for participants: Join the Neurodivergent Creative Research Community
Kay Louise Aldred

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred, is calling for Neurodivergent adults to take part in a unique, paid research opportunity that values your lived experience and creative passions. 

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Kay Louise Aldred
Freedom expressed: joy, movement and the colours of my mind
Remie Colledge
Freedom expressed: joy, movement and the colours of my mind
Remie Colledge

Guest contributor, Remie Colledge, shares a beautiful insight into her lived experience of embracing and expressing her authentic Neurodivergent self.

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Remie Colledge
The Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach – an invitation to go deeper
Kay Louise Aldred
The Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach – an invitation to go deeper
Kay Louise Aldred

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred, explores our Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach course, and how it offers professionals, carers, educators and Neurodivergent individuals the opportunity to move beyond surface-level strategies and toward something more authentic and sustaining. 

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Kay Louise Aldred
Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability Research—What’s New in September
Ann Memmott PgC MA
Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability Research—What’s New in September
Ann Memmott PgC MA

In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott explores new studies on Autism, ADHD, dyslexia and learning disability. Topics covered include emotional responses in young people, social touch, workplace experiences, discrimination and healthcare inequalities, alongside reflections on misleading press stories and enforced socialisation.

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Ann Memmott PgC MA
5 tips from Lou Chandler @neurodivergent_lou for a home that supports executive functioning 
Lou Chandler
5 tips from Lou Chandler @neurodivergent_lou for a home that supports executive functioning 
Lou Chandler

Lou Chandler, award-winning speaker and creator behind @neurodivergent_lou, joins us on the blog to explore the importance of curating a home environment that supports executive functioning, and shares some valuable tips to help others adapt their own environment.

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Lou Chandler
Going to university: living away from home
Emily Wooden
Going to university: living away from home
Emily Wooden

We are joined by guest contributor, Emily Wooden, for the second blog in a mini-series about going to university as a young Autistic person, this time exploring the joys and difficulties of living away from home.

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Emily Wooden

OUR VISION

We want to create positive change in society, not just in hospitals.

We recognise that opportunities for creation, connection, fulfilment and purpose help Neurodivergent people live happy, healthy and meaningful lives in the wider community.

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Resource library

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Resources Library
Safeguarding Neurodivergent Individuals From Spiritual Abuse
Co-Production & Lived Experience
Safeguarding Neurodivergent Individuals From Spiritual Abuse
Co-Production & Lived Experience

Aldred, 2024

In this journal-invited commentary, the author reflects on a lifelong search for belonging, connection, and purpose —core spiritual needs often unmet in early life, especially for Neurodivergent individuals. This journey led them through various spiritual and healing communities, including theological study, nature-based and Goddess spirituality, and wellness practices. However, they note a concerning lack of adequate safeguarding across these spaces.


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Co-Production & Lived Experience
Supporting Neurodivergent Doctors To Thrive At Work
Medical
Supporting Neurodivergent Doctors To Thrive At Work
Medical

Heaps, Sebastian and Doherty, 2025

The number of Neurodivergent medical professionals, including psychiatrists, is increasing, yet their strengths are often overlooked and mislabelled as difficulties. This article reviews current thinking on neurodiversity, explores the challenges Neurodivergent psychiatrists face, such as stigma and unmet needs. and offers practical strategies for workplace inclusion. It highlights the importance of reasonable adjustments, cultural change, and leadership support to better recognise and support Neurodivergent doctors.


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Medical
Aac Research: The Power Of Collaboration Special Issue Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication.
Communication
Aac Research: The Power Of Collaboration Special Issue Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication.
Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2025

AAC Research: The Power of Collaboration Special Issue of Augmentative and Alternative Communication.


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Communication
Autistic Space For Inclusive Education
Young People & Education
Autistic Space For Inclusive Education
Young People & Education

McGoldrick et al., 2025

This article addresses the need to move from policy to practice in creating truly inclusive schools for Autistic students. It extends the Autistic SPACE framework, covering Sensory, Predictability, Acceptance, Communication, and Empathy, plus physical, processing, and emotional space, from healthcare into education. By contextualising these domains within school settings, the authors offer practical, research-informed strategies to better support Autistic learners and bridge the gap between inclusion policy and day-to-day classroom practice.


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Young People & Education
Beyond Common Reassurances Of 'It'S Ok' The Reality Of Anxiety In Autism
Co-Production & Lived Experience
Beyond Common Reassurances Of 'It'S Ok' The Reality Of Anxiety In Autism
Co-Production & Lived Experience

Hari Srinivasan, 2025.

Anxiety in Autism is a persistent and complex issue, often misunderstood when compared to neurotypical experiences, as it is shaped by neurobiological differences, sensory sensitivities, social challenges, and past trauma. This article highlights how systemic barriers, stigma, and internalised coping mechanisms create self-reinforcing anxiety cycles in Autistic individuals. It offers multi-level strategies across societal, community, professional, and individual domains to reduce anxiety and promote well-being through more inclusive and flexible approaches.


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Co-Production & Lived Experience
A Neurodiversity Affirming Approach To Developing Neutral Food Relationships
Food & Eating
A Neurodiversity Affirming Approach To Developing Neutral Food Relationships
Food & Eating

Lucy Smith & Andrea Parker

A model of a neurodiversity-affirming approach to developing neutral food relationships.


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Food & Eating
Beyond Behaviorism: Why Motivation Matters
Young People & Education
Beyond Behaviorism: Why Motivation Matters
Young People & Education

Fong, 2025

Katie Muenks and Carlton Fong write about why understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning.


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Young People & Education
We're Not Your Empathy Exercise: Reclaiming Co-Production In Neurodivergent Research And Practice
Co-Production & Lived Experience
We're Not Your Empathy Exercise: Reclaiming Co-Production In Neurodivergent Research And Practice
Co-Production & Lived Experience

Powell, 2025

This commentary critiques tokenistic approaches to co-production in neurodivergence research, where Neurodivergent voices are included but not meaningfully acted upon. Drawing on lived experience, the author proposes six ethical principles for genuine co-production, emphasising equity, transparency, and inclusive participation, particularly for marginalised groups. To create impactful, just research, the piece calls for shared decision-making, fair compensation, accessible tools, and the recognition of lived experience as expertise.


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Co-Production & Lived Experience
Designing From The Margins Neurodivergent-Led Organisations On Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes
Domestic Abuse
Designing From The Margins Neurodivergent-Led Organisations On Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes
Domestic Abuse

Renehan, 2024

This research project gathers insights from representatives of neurodivergent-led organisations in the UK on how domestic abuse perpetrator programmes can be made more neuroinclusive. Drawing on previous work with Neurodivergent offenders and international practitioner experiences, the study highlights the need for tailored approaches that consider Neurodivergent perspectives. It concludes with key recommendations and practical implications for more inclusive programme development and delivery.


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Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes And Neurodiversity
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes And Neurodiversity
Domestic Abuse

Monash and Durham, 2022

This report presents findings from the first international study exploring domestic abuse practitioners' experiences of working with Autistic and/or ADHD men without learning disabilities in perpetrator programmes. It highlights the unique challenges and strengths of this group, and the need for tailored adaptations to improve programme effectiveness and ensure victim-survivor safety. The report concludes with recommendations for policy, research, and practice to support Neurodivergent individuals in this context better.


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Domestic Abuse
"Our Children Are Just Canaries In The Coalmine": Lived Experiences Of Neurodivergent Children's School Anxiety Within The Uk's Systemic Crisis
Young People & Education
"Our Children Are Just Canaries In The Coalmine": Lived Experiences Of Neurodivergent Children's School Anxiety Within The Uk's Systemic Crisis
Young People & Education

Osf.io, 2025

This study explores school anxiety and non-attendance among Neurodivergent children, framing them as rational responses to systemic harm within a neuro-normative UK education system. Through participatory research with students, parents, and teachers, it was found that rigid structures, under-resourcing, and epistemic injustice exacerbate distress, often leading to trauma, camouflaging, and withdrawal. The authors call for systemic transformation that centres Neurodivergent knowledge and prioritises inclusive, flexible policies and pedagogies.


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Young People & Education
The Lived Experiences Of Masking Black Autistic Girls In Uk Education: "Before People See The Autism, They See My Race."
Co-Production & Lived Experience
The Lived Experiences Of Masking Black Autistic Girls In Uk Education: "Before People See The Autism, They See My Race."
Co-Production & Lived Experience

Nelson and Lichwa, 2025

This study explores the lived experiences of masking among Black Autistic girls in UK education, addressing a major gap in Autism research and educational psychology. Using a new Kaleidoscope Analysis framework, it reveals how masking is often a response to intersecting pressures of race, gender, and neurotypical norms. The findings call for educational psychologists to adopt intersectional, neuro-affirming, and anti-oppressive practices that centre pupil voice and create more inclusive learning environments.


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Co-Production & Lived Experience