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20 October 2026

When Autism, ADHD and High Intellectual Potential Overlap

Autism, ADHD and High Intellectual Potential (HPI) can overlap within the same person, creating a unique mix of exceptional strengths and significant challenges. These individuals may be highly analytical, creative and insightful, yet still struggle with executive functioning, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation and social expectations. Their intelligence often masks their difficulties

20 September 2026

When Work Stops Being Safe: The Hidden Harm of Bullying, Unrealistic Targets, and Gaslighting

This piece is a reminder that no one facing workplace harm is alone. It honours your friend Phil, who felt he had no way forward, and offers a lifeline to anyone feeling overwhelmed. It explains how bullying, gaslighting, unrealistic targets, and ignored reasonable adjustments are serious psychosocial risks that can damage mental health and, in extreme cases, become fatal. These behaviours erode c

17 August 2026

🌍 Neurodiversity Across Languages: How Autism and ADHD Are Understood Around the World

Explore how autism and ADHD are named and understood across global languages, including cultural interpretations from Japan, China, India, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. A strengths‑based, inclusive guide to worldwide neurodiversity.

2 August 2026

Menopause, Neurodivergence & the Modern Workplace: What the Law Now Means — and How Individuals Can Get Support

Menopause is finally being recognised as a workplace health condition, not a private struggle. With new case law confirming that menopause symptoms can fall under disability, sex, and age discrimination, individuals now have stronger rights — and employers have clearer responsibilities. For neurodivergent people, the impact of menopause can be even more intense. Executive function, sensory proces

25 June 2026

What Actually Is Neurodiversity? Busting the 5 Biggest Myths - 5 minute read,

Neurodiversity is talked about more than ever, but so are the myths that surround it. From "everyone's a little bit ADHD" to "labels are limiting", we're unpacking five of the most common misconceptions and setting the record straight. Whether you're newly diagnosed, still figuring things out, or just curious, this one's worth a read.