Alex LawrenceNov 244 min readNavigating Accessibility at GigsI explored a recent gig attended from an access lense
Alex LawrenceJun 172 min readHow might an Occupational Therapist support neurodivergent Adults?Welcome to an exciting journey towards self-discovery, growth, and empowerment through occupational therapy designed specifically for...
Alex LawrenceJan 103 min readCan 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...
Alex LawrenceJul 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...
Alex LawrenceMay 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...
Alex LawrenceApr 26, 20233 min readGetting a late diagnosis of autism Late diagnosis or self-identification is common in the neurodivergent community. Many people, particularly women and gender minorities,...
Alex LawrenceApr 4, 20234 min readNavigating my Neurodivergencepeople who were assigned female at birth (AFAB) aren’t diagnosed as often as those assigned male at birth.... This results in...
Alex LawrenceMar 21, 20231 min readNeuroaffirming terminologyI use a Neuroaffirming approach in my practice. Here are some basic examples of neuroaffirming terminology ✨ The idea of neuroaffirming...
Alex LawrenceMar 14, 20231 min readWelcome!In this area of the website I will be creating blog posts including handy tips. This week is #neurodiversitycelebrationweek So this week...