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Neuroscience and autism: a conversation with Alice Irving
In the video, Alice shares what she's learned delving into some of the neuroscience around autism. We discuss the important questions, such as "what would a rat's special interests be?" And I learn that the fact my elbows bend backwards may be entirely expected...
Lauren
1 min read


How to make a five-point anxiety scale
I've started using a five-point anxiety scale to prompt myself on helpful strategies... and it's definitely reduced my meltdowns! Below...
Lauren
2 min read


Tips for Airport Special Assistance
Airport travel can be a sensory hell and a routine-shattering nightmare. No matter how excited I am about the trip I'm taking, this part always fills me with dread. I'm gradually building up my strategies, including a communication card, which I'll talk about in another article. One of those strategies has been to start booking Special Assistance when I book my tickets. With... let's say "mixed" results so far. Before I tried this, I didn't know what to expect. So, I wanted t
Lauren
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Panel discussion: talking about autism
Emma Brassington hosts a panel called "Why Don't We Talk About It", all about autism. We talked about what's different if you're...
Lauren
1 min read


Navigating the Access to Work process in the UK
If you’re neurodivergent, in the UK, and trying to overcome work-related challenges… the Access to Work scheme is one way to access...
Lauren
4 min read


Ask an expert: Parenting, autistically
We were lucky enough to have Natalie back for another interview, this time to answer parenting-related questions submitted by our...
Lauren
8 min read
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