The impact of a spiky profile as an AuDHDer
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Published: October 11, 2024 09:07
Being an AuDHDer with a spiky profile can be difficult and sometimes damaging in terms of how others may perceive the support that is needed. These mis-matches have been present in different contexts across my life and has impacted my self-esteem, and…
A radical shift in the Autism/ADHD assessment process…
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Published: October 11, 2024 07:34
My approach to autism & ADHD assessments is not about analysing the person. It’s about listening, respecting and collaborating. In this blog I discuss how I ensure the assessments I deliver are affirming and client-led, and why this is so important.
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The disabling realities of having ADHD
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Published: September 23, 2024 11:20
Being ADHD can be disabling and very exhausting at times… and even more so with the internalised ableism that comes with it. In this blog I share examples of how disabling it really can be and how this shows up day to day for me.
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What to Expect from an Autism Assessment
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Published: August 24, 2024 18:22
Since my own diagnosis, I’ve been asked many times by people what to expect from the autism assessment process. The answer to that is a lengthy one, so I thought I would collate what I know in the blog. The process differs from person to person and service…