Neuro-inclusion Article One: The Research Project That Led to My ADHD Diagnosis
From the end of 2023, until the beginning of 2025, I was leading a piece of research titled Appreciating and Supporting Neurodiversity for the New…
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No More Sheep Dip: What the SEND Transition Collective Revealed About Equity, Courage, and the Boxes We Need to Break
There is a particular kind of honesty that emerges when a room full of practitioners, advocates and leaders agrees to stop being polite about a…
Hidden Needs Behind Reoffending: Why ADHD and Autism Shouldn’t Be The Only Considerations
Adults in prison who were previously in care show higher rates of neurodisability traits and life adversity, including homelessness, substance use and unemployment. These overlapping…
‘Brain breaks’ and bite-sized tasks – College study transforms ADHD support
INSIGHTFUL research is helping transform how students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are supported in higher education. Rebecca Mountfield-Pawlett, PGCE programme lead at Coleg…
Are Our Assessment Systems Failing Neurodiverse Learners?
A sector-wide challenge Every year many students across FE and HE sit exams in halls across the UK, their future is hanging on an exam…
Diary of an Apprentice: My Journey with Dyslexia and ADHD
Navigating life with dyslexia and ADHD has been a journey of resilience and self-discovery. As a 47-year-old woman, mother of four, and grandmother of two,…
ADHD Friendly Careers Support is Key to Encouraging Young People with the Condition to Thrive
As a Careers Adviser, I have spent many years working with young people with ADHD and related conditions such as autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia, as well…
Career Connect Research Reveals High Levels of ADHD Among Young People who are NEET
A new study, designed to explore rates of ADHD among young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), has revealed nearly nine…
8 Ways to Make Learning More Engaging for ADHD Students
Contrary to what you may hear, many ADHD people love learning! Many ADHD people are curious and love learning new and interesting facts. However, the…
Opening Doors: Strategies for Inclusive Hiring
Sarah Aray discusses making job interviews more accessible for neurodivergent candidates. She emphasises the importance of clear questions, avoiding jargon, providing questions in advance, offering…