I think I was about 13 when I got my first period. I have a memory of going shopping with my mum that same week, walking around the shops, feeling like a pumpkin having its guts scraped out. I remember thinking to myself, “I know periods are painful, but I can’t believe it’s like this!” I remember taking some disolvable ibuprofen, which was a big indicator of just how bad I was feeling, as I’ve always been reluctant to take medication, so any time I do is significant. Years w

*I am dyslexic so there will be spelling and grammer mistakes *Trigger warning: mentions of suicide  So, how do we learn to accept...

When seeking support as a neurodivergent adult, you may come across both occupational therapy (OT) and coaching. While these services can...

As an occupational therapist and someone who is disabled, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to attend live events. Recently, I...

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Meaningful occupations are a key part of occupational therapy. To me, my meaningful occupations are activities which both make my...

Yesterday I went to the hairdresser, something which was difficult for me a few years ago! Hairdressing salons can be a sensory nightmare...

Late diagnosis or self-identification is common in the neurodivergent community. Many people, particularly women and gender minorities,...

people who were assigned female at birth (AFAB) aren’t diagnosed as often as those assigned male at birth.... This results in...

I use a Neuroaffirming approach in my practice. Here are some basic examples of neuroaffirming terminology ✨ The idea of neuroaffirming...

In this area of the website I will be creating blog posts including handy tips. This week is #neurodiversitycelebrationweek So this week...