Abby Booth

Why Not Now? Building Habits with Kindness, Curiosity, and Music in My Ears

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There’s a popular idea that habits are all about willpower—but I’ve found it’s more about scaffolding than sheer strength. Similarly, there’s often a lot of focus on getting rid of bad habits. But what about building good ones? As a Neurodivergent adult juggling family, work, and my own wellbeing, I’ve noticed that following habits and […]

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Public Transport Isn’t Working for Everyone — Here’s How We Can Change That

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  As an autistic adult, a wellbeing specialist, and the parent of neurodivergent children, public transport has always felt like a bit of a paradox. On paper, it promises independence and freedom. In practice, it often feels chaotic, overwhelming, and, frankly, inaccessible. I’ve had moments where getting from A to B meant battling not just

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Why Neurodivergent Brains Struggle With Bedtime – And What Might Help

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  You know the feeling: it’s late, you’re tired, and you know you should go to sleep. But instead, you find yourself doing anything but that—scrolling, watching something “just one more episode” long, or deep diving into a hyperfocus hobby at 2am. This phenomenon is called revenge bedtime procrastination, and while it might sound dramatic,

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Recognising Our Strengths

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an important opportunity to challenge misconceptions about neurological differences and appreciate the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring to the world. But beyond the wider movement, I believe it’s also a moment for personal reflection and self-celebration—because as neurodivergent people, it can be all too easy to focus on what we

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Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Minds: How Autistic and ADHD Individuals Can Benefit

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Mindfulness has gained attention as a valuable tool for managing stress, improving focus, and fostering emotional well-being. While often associated with meditation, mindfulness extends far beyond that—it’s a way of thinking and paying attention to the present moment. For autistic individuals and those with ADHD, mindfulness can provide unique benefits, helping with emotional regulation, sensory

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AuDHD and AI: A Game-Changer for Productivity and Communication

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When I first heard about AI tools like ChatGPT, I was immediately put off by the idea. It felt like using AI was “cheating,” especially considering how hard I had worked to refine my writing skills since my undergraduate years—before I even knew I was neurodivergent. The thought that someone could just ask AI to

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AuDHD: Navigating Life with Both Autism and ADHD

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The term AuDHD refers to the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD. While autism and ADHD are distinct conditions, they share several overlapping traits, making the dual diagnosis challenging yet common.  When I received my autism diagnosis in 2019, I began piecing together why certain things had always felt harder for me. But it was not

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The Hidden Cost of Masking: Why Autistic Adults Feel the Need to Hide Their True Selves

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  When I received my autism diagnosis, I learned about masking for the first time — and realised I had been doing it my entire life without even knowing. Many autistic adults engage in masking — suppressing their autistic traits to fit into social situations. While this may help in the short term, it often

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Help! I Need my Motivation Back! What to do when you’re not doing your “to-do”s.

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Life’s big projects and tasks often get the spotlight when we talk about motivation, but what about the little things? For many of us—especially when we’re tired, low, or teetering on the edge of burnout—it’s the small, everyday tasks that can feel the most overwhelming. I think it’s important as well for me to share

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The Rising Demand for Autism and ADHD Services: Is the System Keeping Up?

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  Over the past decade, there has been an extraordinary rise in the demand for autism and ADHD diagnoses and services across the UK. The Nuffield Trust recently reported that the NHS is struggling to meet this growing need, leading to significant delays in assessment and treatment (Nuffield Trust, 2024). While this surge may seem

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Exciting News on Mental Health Reforms for Autistic People!

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Exciting News on Mental Health Reforms for Autistic People and Those with Learning Disabilities! Today, the UK government has announced significant reforms to the Mental Health Act aimed at improving care for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. This change is a really positive step toward ensuring that individuals in these communities receive the

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