My Latest Blogs
AuDHD: Navigating Life with Both Autism and ADHD
| ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, Habits, my journey, neurodiversity
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 […]
Read More The Hidden Cost of Masking: Why Autistic Adults Feel the Need to Hide Their True Selves
| autism, neurodiversity
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 […]
Read More Help! I Need my Motivation Back! What to do when you’re not doing your “to-do”s.
| ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, executive function, Habits, my journey, neurodiversity
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 […]
Read More The Rising Demand for Autism and ADHD Services: Is the System Keeping Up?
| ADHD, autism, neurodiversity
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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