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Thinking about how to write this and how to express myself has been a challenge, bearing in mind that I definitely don't have a way with...

As a neurodivergent medical student preparing to join the NHS England workforce, it might surprise you to know that I often feel...

With the Olympics and Paralympics captivating audiences around the globe, now is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on neurodivergent...

Following on from my previous blog, where I introduced my step-by-step guide to therapy, this post delves into a crucial topic:...

Once upon a time, counselling was an intimidating and unfamiliar concept for me. The idea of opening up to a stranger about my innermost...

Obtaining my driving licence was honestly one of the most arduous processes I have ever had to endure. Driving lessons would leave me...

Following the release of Love on the Spectrum and amidst the romantic flurry of Valentine's month, I've been inspired to delve into a...

Communication is an indispensable aspect of our everyday interactions, transcending far beyond the mere usage of words. Since my autism...

Christmas is my favourite time of year. From a young age, my mum has always gone full-out, OTT with decorations, presents and festive...

Imagine being in a world where no one around you speaks your language. How would you feel? I think most of us would feel isolated,...

This post is probably one of the most important I will ever write, and it is aimed more specifically at my neurodivergent readers....

It is 8:20 am on a Friday morning. I have just turned off the first of my seven, checkpoint alarms. I am lying in my bed with my phone...

It is just over two years since my autism diagnosis, and one year since launching Behind The Smiles. I have had the most extraordinary...

Whilst my previous blog was giving advice about university, this post is a little less help, and a lot more ramble… I think everyone...

I cannot quite believe it; I have finished my first year of university! It feels like only yesterday that I was filling out my...

Someone asked me recently if having a diagnosis now meant I was ‘ all good’ and ‘ back to being okay’ . This highlighted to me that in...

My diagnosis has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I see being autistic, as silly as it sounds, as a strength. Although...

ASD traits can vary significantly between individuals. Consequently, not all autistic people have the same struggles, but I believe it is...

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have estimated comorbidity rates of 42–88% [Baranek, 2002]. In...

Over 70% of autistic individuals suffer from mental health problems [MQ, 2018]. That’s 7 in 10 autistic individuals! But why? Why is the...