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Empowering neurodivergent people through understanding and conversation

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Patient Safety: Being Heard

September 17th is World Patient Safety Day. While this generally continues to be an area that is improved worldwide, the experience for many neurodivergent people is not always protected by the policies in place. Many neurodivergent people report negative experiences regarding healthcare, including being ignored or dismissed, medical gaslighting, being patronised, misdiagnosis, and not being taken seriously particularly in relation to pain levels. One aspect of patient safety is the initial step of being heard,[…]

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

When one of my kids was about 6 or 7, a friend of hers who I hadn’t met thanks to the COVID restrictions of the previous year or two, had some time off school for something unrelated to their health. When they came back to school my child was elated. They called out to each other from opposite sides of the road and waved. My kiddo ran through the school gate happily, to see her[…]

Q&A: Which Health Professionals for Support?

Q. What health professionals do I need to support my neurodivergent child? Mum of boy aged 5-8 A. Neurodivergent people benefit from the support of a number of health professionals. I strongly discourage jumping headfirst into this potential support. Assessment and confirmation (“diagnosis”) If your child is undiagnosed, and you believe/suspect they might be neurodivergent, your first step is your GP. This in itself is not always an easy approach. You may well experience dismissal[…]

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