by Arran Smith | Sep 3, 2025 | Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Dyslexia To Be Or Not To Be That Is The Question When we think about how we assess for dyslexia or any other neurodiverse condition, the process often focuses on what a person cannot do rather than what they can. Assessment criteria traditionally highlight weaknesses,...
by Arran Smith | Jul 25, 2025 | Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Burnout within the neurodiverse community is something that is often spoken about quietly, yet it is incredibly real. Whether we are adults or children, burnout can take hold when our ability to cope becomes stretched beyond what feels manageable. It may feel as...
by Arran Smith | May 12, 2025 | Dyslexia
When we think about dyslexia, we often associate it with reading, spelling, and writing. However, dyslexia is far broader than that. It’s about how we process information, how our working memory functions, and how we understand the world around us, including...
by Arran Smith | Apr 14, 2025 | Autism
Autistic girls often mask their differences, leading to missed diagnoses and misunderstood behaviours. While they may seem calm at school, many experience emotional overwhelm at home. Creating safe, predictable environments—using tools like emotion charts or visual...
by Arran Smith | Apr 1, 2025 | Autism
Autism acceptance is all about valuing and including autistic people, while awareness usually focuses on recognising and understanding the challenges that come with autism. Moving from awareness to acceptance is a more positive and constructive way for society to see...
