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Jun 172 min read

How might an Occupational Therapist support neurodivergent Adults?

Welcome to an exciting journey towards self-discovery, growth, and empowerment through occupational therapy designed specifically for...

Jan 103 min read

Can you be autistic with good eye contact?

Understanding Eye Contact in Autistic Adults Societal norms often dictate that no or limited eye contact is a quintessential indicator of...

Jul 1, 20233 min read

"Finding Purpose: Navigating Life After Losing a Meaningful Occupation"

Meaningful occupations are a key part of occupational therapy. To me, my meaningful occupations are activities which both make my...

May 3, 20234 min read

"7 Tips for a Successful Hairdresser Visit as an Autistic Person"

Yesterday I went to the hairdresser, something which was difficult for me a few years ago! Hairdressing salons can be a sensory nightmare...

Apr 26, 20233 min read

Getting a late diagnosis of autism

Late diagnosis or self-identification is common in the neurodivergent community. Many people, particularly women and gender minorities,...

Apr 4, 20234 min read

Navigating my Neurodivergence

people who were assigned female at birth (AFAB) aren’t diagnosed as often as those assigned male at birth.... This results in...

Mar 21, 20231 min read

Neuroaffirming terminology

I use a Neuroaffirming approach in my practice. Here are some basic examples of neuroaffirming terminology ✨ The idea of neuroaffirming...

Mar 14, 20231 min read

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In this area of the website I will be creating blog posts including handy tips. This week is #neurodiversitycelebrationweek So this week...

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