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Our May newsletter is finally here! This edition covers: ✨ New Blog Post: "Is Adult ADHD Just a Passing Trend?" Exploring the evidence behind rising diagnosis rates. ✨ 7 Ways to Reduce Mental Health Stigma in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month ✨ Upcoming New Service: Psychologist-Led Adult ADHD Assessments at True North Psychology (details coming soon!) Tap the link to read the full newsletter: https://wix.to/NONHZO3 Tell us what you think and let us know what mental health related topics you'd like us to cover in future editions. #MentalHealth #AdultADHD #ADHD #Neurodiversity #StigmaFree #MentalHealthCommunity #TrueNorthPsychologyUK

Tracking your time is a great way to raise your time awareness and use your time more effectively! Learn more in this week's blog! https://lnkd.in/efNzT9cU

It is a big step forward that the views of the neurodiversity moment are being aired in a mainstream news source. A few errors about what the neurodiversity movement is about: we’re not saying Autism is not a disability we’re saying it’s not a disorder. We know from listening to lived experience that it’s not good for children to grow up thinking there is something “wrong” with them. So we tell them they are different and they need some accommodations and some skills to live their best life. Also, the neurodiversity movement is not newer than the DSM criteria for Autism! It was founded at the Autism Rights movement back in the 1980s which branched into acceptance of all neurotypes. 30 years of Autistic lead research and ideaology which lead to our understanding of monotropism as a theory of Autism and the double empathy theory. Disability is experienced differently by every Autistic person and may vary at different times of their lives. Disability is reduced or eliminated when support needs are met. Disability also considers the person’s experience and not the caregivers experience. We want high quality life for all Autistic people no matter what that involves. This is where the medical people and the funding bodies get confused because some needs are very different to others. Autistic professionals in Allied health work tirelessly to provide neurodiversity affirming services. We advocate for AAC as a human right, we advocate against the use of ABA, we advocate for social inclusion at schools and strong bonds with caregivers. If we thought Autistic people were not disabled we wouldn’t be needed at all! That is not the case. The neurodiversity moment should not be the “opposite” or working against the medical model perceptions. Instead we need to be included in the conversation about the way Autism is classified and terminology used to reflect different care needs, not be placed in opposition to that. Nothing about us without us.

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As an ADHD coach with ADHD - I know that we can need to ask 100 questions to make us feel comfortable before we take on a new challenge, action or task! It can be really overwhelming not having all the answers so... I want to make sure that you know that - THERE ARE NO SILLY QUESTIONS!  To make sure you remember - now each time you need to email me, I know you won't forget 😂: therearenosillyquestions@neuro-stitch.com 👋 I'm Heidi, and I am an ADHD Coach (with ADHD), and built my business called Neuro-Stitch! 🧠💼  I can help guide you on your ADHD Journey by 'stitching' together how your brain works one thread at a time to understand your 'You-ser' guide, achieve new things and get you back on track!  I can help you to patch up the gaps to understand and work seamlessly with your ADHD, feel confident and embrace your uniquely wired brain! 🌟🪡✨   Let's have a free 20 min Cuppa and a Catch Up - and I can tell you how I can help you with your ADHD. Remember - You've got this! Heidi xo   📲 Book a free Cuppa and Catch Up Zoom Call: https://lnkd.in/ey25xHrA 🌐 Check out my Website here: Neuro-stitch.com 📨 Email for more info/questions: therearenosillyquestions@neuro-stitch.com #ADHDawareness #ADHDCoach #NeuroStitch #ADHDcoaching #ADHDsupport #ADHDwellness #ADHDempowered #ADHDclues #ADHDdetective #ADHDinWomen #ADHDers #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #contactanadhdcoach

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Hey ADHDers, here are the 'Don'ts' ❌ when it comes to ADHD and setting boundaries with some top tips on how to avoid letting your boundaries slip! 💪🌟 Don'ts 🛑✋🧠❌ :- 🛑 Don't answer emails outside of work hours 🛑 Don't skip your breaks 🛑 Don’t set yourself too many tasks in one day 🛑 Don't let others dictate your time or capacity 🛑 Don’t multitask too many tasks at the same time 🛑 Don't be afraid to set limits or say no - without guilt 🛑 Don’t forget to hydrate, eat meals & snack 🛑 Don't be afraid to ask for support If you want help to set and stick to your boundaries, book your free discovery call with me, and I can tell you how ADHD Coaching can help you to stay balanced and keep firm boundaries in place too!  https://lnkd.in/ey25xHrA You've got this! Heidi xo #neurostitch #adhd #neurodiversity #adhdcoaching #adhdawareness #adhdsupport #neurodivergent #adhdwellness #adhdinwomen #adhdlifehacks #boundaries #mentalhealthawarenessweek #adhdboundaries #adhdrsd #rejectionsensitivedysphoria

"Ever wondered about the diverse skills of autistic individuals and the roles they excel in? You're not alone. Our research revealed one of the most common questions people have Googled about Autism: "What jobs can Autistic people do?" Let's find out together! Join our upcoming webinar to: Discover the wide range of skills autistic talent brings to the table. Shift your mindset to presume competence and foster inclusivity. Explore how autism intersects with various professions, breaking stereotypes. Dive into inspiring real-life success stories from our partners. Don't miss this chance to learn and grow together!" Register here: https://lnkd.in/esRxYjYZ

My blog for Diverse Educators about neurodivergent (ND) masking. I think knowing more about how ND pupils mask is the key here - if we understand what it is and some of the behaviours that could emerge when the mask slips, we are more able to support pupils to feel like they can be in school. I have written this from my own experiences as both a ND person and parent, and a teacher of many ND pupils over the years. I shared an article recently of the high numbers of autistic pupils refusing school: this is what we are trying to prevent by being more aware of the difficulties ND pupils face, even when they present like everything is okay. #neurodiversity #teachertraining