We’re taking a short summer pause in August to rest, reset and reflect before returning in September. Thank you for being part of our community and for championing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approaches. Wishing you a safe and restorative summer ☀️

Time for your monthly research catch-up! Ann Memmott's July Research Roundup is now live, bringing together the latest studies on Autism, Neurodivergence, support needs and inclusion. Read more 👇 ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...

🏳️‍🌈 Bookings are now OPEN for our LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent Meetup! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 Free to attend 🌈 Online 🌈 Open to LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent people aged 18+ (diagnosed of self-identified) 👉Find out more and book your place here : ndconnection.co.uk/lgbtqia-meetup

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Today we're sharing a key blog from Kay Louise Aldred as she shares her experience of defining boundaries and explores the need that inspired us to develop our Neurodivergent-affirming guide and training workshop on ‘Understanding Boundaries’. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/definin...

Defining boundaries: A new Neurodivergent-informed resource and training workshop — Neurodiverse Connection

Kay Louise Aldred , NdC’s Development Lead, shares her experience of defining boundaries and explores the need that inspired us to develop our Neurodivergent-affirming guide and training workshop on…

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Available now – our original resource 'Understanding boundaries '. This resource provides a Neurodiversity-affirming guide to understanding boundaries, recognising the challenges and strengths that can come with Neurodivergent experiences. Download today: ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...

Understanding boundaries — Neurodiverse Connection

Neurodiversity-affirming guide © Neurodiverse Connection 2025 All Rights Reserved PDF Version This resource provides a neurodiversity-affirming guide to understanding boundaries,…

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Our Late Discovered Meetup group turns one next month! 🎉 Bookings are now open until the end of the year. Join a welcoming space for late-discovered Neurodivergent adults to connect and share experiences. Book your place today! ndconnection.co.uk/latediscover...

As the summer holiday season approaches, we’re revisiting our brilliant blog from Lucy Gilbert, as she reflects on embracing a different perspective on holidays, and offers some travel tips whilst encouraging holidaying in a way that works for you. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/an-auti...

An Autistic Summer Holiday Survival Guide — Neurodiverse Connection

With the summer holiday season approaches, Lucy Gilbert reflects on embracing a different perspective on holidays, and offers some travel tips whilst encouraging holidaying in a way that works for…

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In today’s blog, Molly Anderton shares reflections on her time with the Culture of Care Programme. In “The Permission to Try”, Molly explores how teams moved from uncertainty to confidence, creating cultures rooted in compassion and connection. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/permiss...

In our latest blog, Antonia reflects on the Culture of Care programme, sharing how creativity, collaboration and connection shaped her experience. She explores the importance of creating spaces where people feel heard, valued and able to contribute. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/creativ...

Creativity, Collaboration and Connection — Neurodiverse Connection

Reflecting on their experience as a Neurodivergent Lived Experience Advisor on the Culture of Care Programme, Antonia Aluko shares how bringing lived experience into a professional role transformed…

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Spaces have become available at our ever popular Late Discovered Meetup tonight. It is a safe, facilitated, space for Neurodivergent folk to meet, connect and share their experiences. 6.30-8.00pm on Zoom and free! Find out more and book on 👇️ ndconnection.co.uk/latediscover...

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🔬 On Sunday it's #ResearchAppreciationDay! Our monthly "Neurodivergence Research – What's New?" series, expertly collated and commented on by Ann Memmott, remains one of our most popular blogs at NdC. Explore the blog series here: 📖 ndconnection.co.uk/blog/categor...

Neurodivergence Research—What's New? — NdC Journal — Neurodiverse Connection

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What do terms like therapeutic, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming really mean in practice? Our latest guest blog explores the gap between educational language and the lived experiences of Neurodivergent children. Read more: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/whats-i...

What’s in a name? — Neurodiverse Connection

In this blog, our Guest Contributor examines how terms like ‘therapeutic,’ ‘trauma-informed’ and ‘Neurodiversity affirming’ are used in education, and how their meaning can shift in practice. They…

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Would you like to attend a virtual meetup group, dedicated to Autistic men meeting up and connecting with others? If you answered yes, this is your chance. The next meetup date is tomorrow, Wednesday 1st July, 6.30pm - 8pm. Book your place now!

Autistic Men's Meetup — Neurodiverse Connection

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Would you like to attend a virtual meetup group, dedicated to Autistic men meeting up and connecting with others? If you answered yes, this is your chance. The next meetup date is tomorrow, Wednesday 1st July, 6.30pm - 8pm. Book your place now! ndconnection.co.uk/autisticmens...

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As we near the end of the month, it only means one thing... Ann Memmott's Research Roundup is here! It covers screen use, involving young people in research, ADHD and menstruation, anxiety in older Autistic adults, dyspraxia and ADHD diagnosis ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-research-june-2026

Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in June — Neurodiverse Connection

This month's research roundup from Ann Memmott highlights a diverse collection of new studies exploring Neurodivergence across the lifespan. Topics include Autism and screen use, ethical approaches…

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Really important - well worth a read

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www.autismcentral.nhs.uk/news/blog-sc... Lovely people, please consider sharing this new blog from me. Commissioned work for the NHS-funded Autism Central team. Avoiding the pitfalls of autism 'cures and treatments'. Seen too many parents bankrupted, and too many children harmed ....or worse.

www.autismcentral.nhs.uk/news/blog-sc... Lovely people, please consider sharing this new blog from me. Commissioned work for the NHS-funded Autism Central team. Avoiding the pitfalls of autism 'cures and treatments'. Seen too many parents bankrupted, and too many children harmed ....or worse.

Blog: Scams, dangers and false claims? Avoiding the pitfalls of autism "cures and treatments" | Autism Central

Ann Memmott looks at the dangers of autism "cures" and "treatments" and ways to help parents and carers spot these scams.

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#PrideMonth can bring joy, connection, and celebration, but also loneliness and isolation In our latest blog, Jill Corbyn shares why we're launching a new LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent peer meetup space to help build connection, #belonging & #community www.ndconnection.co.uk/blog/a-space-to-belong-pride

A Space to Belong This Pride Month — Neurodiverse Connection

We are joined by Jill Corbyn, Founder and Director at Neurodiverse Connection, to talk about what Pride Month can mean for LGBTQIA+ people with different lived experiences of identity, community…

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As ND Pride Week draws to a close, we're sharing a wonderful reflection from Kay Louise Aldred on how pride in diversity and embracing differences within a community can contribute towards something greater than the sum of its parts. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/body-mi... #NDPrideWeek

Celebrating and honouring body mind diversity — Neurodiverse Connection

Reflecting on Neurodiversity Pride Day and Pride Week, Kay Louise Aldred, reflects upon how pride in diversity and embracing differences within a community can contribute towards something greater…

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Happy ND Pride Day! In celebration, we’re re-sharing a wonderful blog from Remie Colledge, as she shares a beautiful insight into her lived experience of embracing and expressing her authentic Neurodivergent self. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/freedom... #NDPrideWeek #NeurodiversityPrideDay

Freedom expressed: joy, movement and the colours of my mind — Neurodiverse Connection

Guest contributor, Remie Colledge , shares a beautiful insight into her lived experience of embracing and expressing her authentic Neurodivergent self.

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Following feedback from our Communication Survey, we're pleased to share a new blog from guest contributor Abi Appleby on Autism, multilingualism, and how language learning has shaped their identity and self-expression. read here: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/multili... #Autism #Neurodiversity

Autism and languages: how multilingualism has given me a voice — Neurodiverse Connection

We are joined by Guest Contributor Abi Appleby , whose recent Autism diagnosis has led her to reflect on her experiences as a multilingual person and the role that languages have played in shaping…

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To mark the beginning of ND Pride Week, we're sharing a recent piece of work of which we are extremely proud: Our free interactive toolkit, detailing our Neurodiversity affirming approach. Download your copy of the toolkit now to learn more. ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/... #NDPride

A practical approach to neurodiversity-affirming care and support — Neurodiverse Connection

INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT © Neurodiverse Connection 2026 All Rights Reserved Download PDF This toolkit has been developed by Neurodiverse Connection to support our practical approach to…

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It’s been one year since the release of Dr Damian Milton’s book ‘The Double Empathy Reader'. In celebration of the anniversary, we're sharing our blog 'Beyond Mind: The Embodied Double Empathy Problem', that reflects on Jill and Kay's chapter topic. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/beyond-...

Beyond Mind: The Embodied Double Empathy Problem  — Neurodiverse Connection

Released today, June 9th, Dr Damien Milton’s latest book ‘The Double Empathy Reader: Exploring Theory, Neurodivergent Lived Experience and Implications for Practice’ includes a chapter from…

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Have you seen our Neurodiversity-affirming guide to language? It defines key concepts and explains why language shapes dignity, inclusion and autonomy. Why not have a read? And perhaps even share it in your workplace! We'd love to hear any feedback. ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...

Language: Neurodiversity-affirming guide — Neurodiverse Connection

Neurodiversity-affirming guide © Neurodiverse Connection 2026 All Rights Reserved Updated February 2026 PDF Version This resource offers a clear, neurodiversity-affirming guide to…

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There are still spaces at the Black Autistic Meet up next Weds 10th June, 6.30-8.00pm on Zoom. This free monthly group is for Black Autistic adults wanting a welcoming space to connect, share experiences & feel understood. Find out more and book here: ndconnection.co.uk/black-autist...

In our latest blog, Guest Contributor Emily Katy shares how LEGO became a steady anchor during a twelve-week hospital admission. Hyperfocusing on LEGO provided a sense of purpose and direction during some of her hardest days. Read Emily's blog here: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/lego-saved-me

How LEGO Saved Me in My Darkest Moments of Being Sectioned — Neurodiverse Connection

In this blog Guest Contributor Emily Katy reflects on how LEGO became an important source of focus and routine during a twelve-week hospital admission. She explores the positive impact that…

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How would you like to join our Autistic men's meetup group? Hosted by Chris Memmott, the group is free to attend and held virtually, on Zoom. The next session is being held tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd June, 6.30pm - 8pm. Book now to secure your place! ndconnection.co.uk/autisticmens...

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It’s that time again! Ann Memmott’s May research roundup is here highlighting, amongst others, new studies on self identification, education, psychotherapy, dating and the additional health challenges faced by Autistic people. Read here 👇 ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...

Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in May — Neurodiverse Connection

In this research roundup, Ann Memmott highlights, amongst others, new studies on self identification, education, psychotherapy, dating and the additional health challenges faced by Autistic people...

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Today on the blog, we’re revisiting a guest post from Emma. In “Navigating my relationship with change”, they reflect on experiencing change as an Autistic person with ADHD and share ways they can be supported through life’s inevitable changes. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/navigat...

Navigating my relationship with change — Neurodiverse Connection

Emma shares reflections on their experience of change as an Autistic person with ADHD, and explores how they can be supported to navigate life’s inevitable changes.

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