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  Autistic Joy: Rediscovering What Lights Us Up
  While much of autism research has focused on challenges and interventions, a groundbreaking autistic-led study offers a welcome shift in perspective. In the participatory research project Experiences of Autistic Joy (Wassell, 2025), 86 autistic adults, predominantly women and non-binary individuals, were asked not what they struggle with, but what brings them joy. Key Findings That… Read more: Autistic Joy: Rediscovering What Lights Us Up
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  ADHD –  Getting an assessment – information for adults (based in the UK).
  If you are wondering if you might have ADHD and are unsure about getting an assessment you might find the ADHD UK website and self screening tool useful. You know you want to get assessed for ADHD – what you need to do next There are a few different options You need to be assessed… Read more: ADHD –  Getting an assessment – information for adults (based in the UK).
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  Supporting Autistic Graduates Entering the Workforce: A Guide for Employers
  When my autistic young adult graduated with a first-class undergraduate degree and a master’s in Mathematics from one of Britain’s top universities, it was a proud and deeply meaningful moment. His qualifications reflected years of discipline, creativity, and resilience. Naturally, I expected the job market to welcome him with open arms. Yet, despite his accomplishments,… Read more: Supporting Autistic Graduates Entering the Workforce: A Guide for Employers
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  Congratulations you have just Graduated – Now what?
  Ideas to support autistic graduates who are searching for their first job post-university. When my autistic young adult graduated with a first-class undergraduate degree and a master’s in Mathematics from one of Britain’s top universities, it was a proud and deeply meaningful moment, reflecting years of effort, passion, and perseverance. I expected that he would… Read more: Congratulations you have just Graduated – Now what?
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  Widening the Window: Embracing Communication Differences in the Workplace
  In a world that values diversity and inclusion more than ever, we still often overlook one crucial aspect: communication. Not just what is said, but how it’s said, received, and interpreted. Today, I want to write about the “window of acceptance”—the often invisible threshold we each have for communication differences—and why it’s vital that we… Read more: Widening the Window: Embracing Communication Differences in the Workplace
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  Supporting your neurodivergent child when they experience overwhelm
  Parenting a neurodivergent child provides opportunities for deep connection and growth but also presents challenges, particularly during moments of emotional dysregulation, such as meltdowns or shutdowns. Understanding what drives these responses can help foster an environment where both you and your child feel safe and supported. How the Nervous System Drives Regulation Our autonomic nervous… Read more: Supporting your neurodivergent child when they experience overwhelm
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  A Neurodivergent Lens on Autistic and ADHD Communication Styles in the Workplace
  Key messages: Table of contents Autistic & ADHD Communication Strengths Many neurodivergent people relate to the concept of a ‘spiky profile’ when considering their strengths and challenges. Most neurotypical individuals experience a more gradual contrast between personal areas of strength and difficulty. In contrast, neurodivergent individuals often have a sharp contrast between areas of strength… Read more: A Neurodivergent Lens on Autistic and ADHD Communication Styles in the Workplace

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