disability
On March 12th, 2025 the Department for Education launched it's new Education Hub. It is immediately clear from the accompanying social media posts that this new endeavour seeks to enact overt oppressive normativity on neurodivergent children. This should come as no surprise from a labour government that has,
Neurodiversity
By the nature of the experience, self-identification is a hard target to hit without a great deal of self-reflection. While I have argued, and truly believe that there is a transformative element to the psychotic experience that can be channeled into positive change, I would not want to detract from
Healthcare
Today (18th February, 2025), The Daily Mail published an article citing an alleged breakthrough in the "treatment" of autism. They position this in reference to a statistically redundant study into the use of leucovorin as a treatment for autism; that it would seem was the inspiration for this
Neurodiversity
In This article, David and Tanya explore the bodymind as an environmental contributor in it's own right and how that contributes to monotropic split. It highlights the relevance of managing pain and illness for the prevention of monotropic split and burnout.
Trauma
Monotropic split, introduced by Tanya Adkin, explains how Autistic individuals experience cognitive overload and burnout due to forced attention to multiple demands. This split contributes to energy deficits and mental health crises, exacerbated by societal pressures. Creating supportive environment
Neurodiversity
Almost 5 years ago I sat at my computer to write an article about my journey to self-forgiveness, acknowledging that I was no longer that person; I had grown beyond the toxicity of my addicted state and become something new. At the time I was 4 years sober, and excited
Neurodiversity
Autistic burnout arises from the relentless demands of a non-accommodating world, leading individuals to exhaust their cognitive resources. The concept of energy accounting, illustrated by spoon theory, helps manage daily energy like limited spoons. Recovery requires proactive rehabilitation, gradua
Autism
The text discusses how autism significantly shapes both the experiences of Autistic individuals and society's perception of them. It argues against the idea that autism should not define one's identity, emphasizing that understanding autism is essential to understanding the human experience of Autis
Autistic Community
In 2024, significant strides were made for Autistic liberation, showcasing both systemic failures and the strength of Autistic activism. This article focuses on the challenges faced in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), explores Autistic burnout, and talks about what the work of 20
Autism
Our understanding of autism has grown exponentially since the days of Kanner and his ilk. Despite this, and the growing number of diagnostic referrals, misdiagnosis is still a regular occurrence. In terms of the misdiagnosis of autism, perhaps one of the most significant diagnoses to occur is person
disability
Everything you need to know about autism and ADHD diagnosis in the UK. From the barriers to access through to the process itself.
Autism
Justice sensitivity. While broadly known of in the Autistic community, there is little discussed about it. When it comes to autism, this phenomenon is extremely relevant given our experience of the world. The issue is that the meaning of the phrase can be easily misunderstood thanks to the framing of