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  Autistic Communication: When the Conversation Moves Faster Than Your Thoughts
  Communication challenges in autism can be subtle and misunderstood. Articulate individuals may struggle with spontaneous conversation, processing information, and finding the right moment to contribute. Interruptions can disrupt thought processes, causing frustration. Understanding these nuances is crucial for appreciating autistic communication, which varies significantly among individuals on the spectrum.
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  Navigating Burnout with ADHD and Autism
  Recovering from burnout, particularly for individuals with autism and ADHD, can be perplexing. As energy returns, ADHD traits may resurface, causing feelings of both enthusiasm and overwhelm. Balancing the need for routine and novelty is crucial, as is recognising the importance of resting before exhaustion sets in. Seeking breaks can help manage this dynamic.
• Working From Home and Neurodivergence: Finding the Middle Path
  The debate around working from home often becomes strangely polarised. One side argues that home working damages productivity, accountability, and collaboration. The other presents remote working as an unquestionable improvement for everyone. As with most things involving human beings, the reality is more complicated. For neurodivergent people — particularly those with ADHD, autism, sensory processingContinue reading “Working From Home and Neurodivergence: Finding the Middle Path”
• Cannabis, ADHD, Autism and CBD: Why Medical Prescription Is the Only Sensible Option — and What Actually Works Without It
  Cannabis is increasingly used by people with ADHD and autism, typically to manage anxiety, sleep disturbance, or emotional dysregulation. At the same time, CBD products are widely available and often presented as safe, natural alternatives. This has created a distorted picture. Cannabis is neither a harmless supplement nor an evidence-based treatment for ADHD or autism.Continue reading “Cannabis, ADHD, Autism and CBD: Why Medical Prescription Is the Only Sensible Option — and What Actually Works Without It”
• Autism Isn’t One Thing, and Genetics May Explain Why
  For a long time, autism has been talked about as if it’s a single condition, just varying in “severity”. But that framing has never really fitted reality. Some autistic people speak early, read obsessively, and struggle mainly with social nuance. Others don’t speak at all, have intellectual disability, seizures, or profound developmental delays that areContinue reading “Autism Isn’t One Thing, and Genetics May Explain Why”
• UK Disability Benefits Cuts and Neurodivergent Support Guide
  1. What’s Happening with UK Disability Benefits? 2. Why This Matters for Neurodivergent People 3. What Neurodivergent People Can Do to Help Themselves a) Stay Informed & Connect b) Engage Politically c) Gather Good Evidence d) Prioritise Self-Care & Anxiety Support e) Maximise Other Help f) Plan for Contingencies 4. If You’re Experiencing Anxiety RightContinue reading “UK Disability Benefits Cuts and Neurodivergent Support Guide”

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