4th October 2024
Dyslexia is a common neurodevelopmental condition that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling skills. In the UK, it is estimated that around 10% of the population has some form of dyslexia, with 4% experiencing severe difficulties (British Dyslexia Association, 2023).
27th September 2024
For many neurodivergent individuals, the journey to understanding their unique way of experiencing the world might not begin until later in life. Whether it’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or another neurodivergent condition, many adults only seek assessment after years of navigating challenges that went undiagnosed in childhood. This process can bring clarity, relief, and access to support, but it may also come with its own set of complexities and emotional challenges.
20th September 2024
Sensory sensitivities are a common experience for neurodivergent adults, particularly those with conditions such as ASD and ADHD. Sensory processing differences can present as heightened or reduced responses to stimuli such as noise, light, touch, or smell. For many, these responses can make everyday situations—like shopping, commuting, or even socialising—overwhelming or uncomfortable. These responses are due to differences in sensory processing systems, which can make certain stimuli feel more intense or harder to filter than they would for neurotypical individuals (Robertson & Baron-Cohen, 2017).
17th September 2024
Receiving a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition, like ADHD or autism, can be incredibly helpful for young people in school or university. In the UK, there are opportunities for accessing tailored support and making the most out of education.
13th September 2024
Functional tics are sudden, involuntary movements or vocalisations that resemble tics seen in conditions like Tourette’s syndrome but have have distinctly different psychological and neurological underpinnings.
Neurodiversity and School Distress
2nd August 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a crisis in school attendance and the struggle many children and young people (CYP) face in attending school, particularly those with significant mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental conditions.
26th April 2024
Would you choose an online assessment?
The rise of technology has expanded the ways through which psychological assessments and therapy can be administered. Nowadays, there are more options for making a choice that suits your preferences and your lifestyle.
4th April 2024
There is no ‘one picture’ of autism and everyone presents with their own unique set of symptoms. This can make it challenging to diagnose and sometimes leads to missed or incorrect diagnoses.
A high percentage of autistic people have co-occurring mental health difficulties, most commonly anxiety, depression, OCD, or mood disorders.
4th April 2024
Historically, ADHD has been underdiagnosed in girls and women as it doesn’t fit the stereotypical picture of symptoms. For many years, ADHD was considered:
❌ Only hyperactive boys
❌ A childhood disorder
4th April 2024
"Like many women with autism, I used to put my social experiences down to social anxiety"
This quote from Claire Jack (Psychology Today) reflects the experience of many autistic women and non-binary people.
