In this blog I share an overview of the challenges neurodivergent people face, how ND Perspective services have been developed as a responsive action to these barriers and encourage us all to reflect on ways we can promote neuro-inclusion in 2025!
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Happy New Year!
How are you celebrating this evening?
Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community,
Jess x x
I am still unwell so Milo has kindly stepped in for my Christmas farewell photo. I hope you have an enjoyable Christmas day, whatever and however that looks for you and your family.
I can't wait to share more on ND Perspective plans for 2025...watch this space!
✅ Published Article: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
✅ Launched ND Perspective Community: nd-perspective.mn.co
✅ Delivered the Neurodiversity & Work module for Arden University.
✅ Hosted training for Universities across UK & US
What have been your challenges and successes this year?
What's in your Christmas Self-Care plan? Take some time to reflect on what you need this festive period.
Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community,
Jess x x
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I've never wrapped with foil before - great idea!
Wrapping gifts as a neurodivergent person? The tape, paper, and pressure to make it ‘perfect’ can feel overwhelming. Here are a few hacks to make it easier:
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what would you add?
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Do you know someone who could use a little ND Affirmative Christmas cheer? Explore ND Perspective’s webinar and blogs, offering insights and practical strategies for the festive season. Spread the word and help make this Christmas a season of support and connection! - www.NDPerspective.co.uk
Check out the latest ND Perspective Wellbeing Webinar "An ND Affirmative Christmas" - Lots of wellbeing tips and executive functioning hacks! www.ndperspective.co.uk/wellbeing-we...
I invite you to join us tomorrow evening (Tuesday 10th December, 7pm GMT) for the webinar "An ND Affirmative Christmas" where we will explore ways we can enjoy Christmas whilst also prioritising our wellbeing as neurodivergent people. This is a pay what you can event - so please make a small donation, and sign up via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-nd-affirmative-christmas-tickets-1001140848227?aff=oddtdtcreator I look forward to seeing you there! Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community, Jess x x
I was clearing out some old stuff of mine from the loft & came across a tea towel from my primary school days. As per instructions, we were asked to draw a picture of ourselves. I was the only one who followed the instructions correctly & drew myself in a picture complete with frame & hanging nail!
The world is filled with people who, no matter what you do, will point blank not like you. But it is also filled with those who will love you fiercely. They are your people. You are not for everyone and that's OK. Talk to people who can hear you.
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If you would like to join us on Tuesday for the webinar "An ND Affirmative Christmas" please sign up via Eventbrite - An ND Affirmative Christmas
Date: Dec 10 • 7:00 pm GMT
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Hi - I'm Jess founder of ND Perspective. I was diagnosed dyslexia with signs of dyspraxia at 25 and then ADHD and Autistic in my mid and late 30's. I would love to learn more about you, please share in the comments.
Maybe an unpopular opinion? but I don't agree with NT blaming. I recognise that many of our neurodivergent community are marginalised and treated badly by NT people, but I don't believe in stating that all NT people are abusive. Creating echo-chambers of hate will just breed hate. What do you think?
I'm loving designing the ND Affirmative Christmas Webinar but it has made me reflect on how little self-care supports are discussed specifically for our ND community this time of year. This needs to change! To sign up to this pay what you can webinar go to -
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I have ten mentoring spaces opening for January 2025. These sessions are explorative and well-being focused, supporting you to use the strategies that work best for you. These are at the introductory launch price of £65 per hour (bundles available).
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The message in this image got me thinking:
'Stimming is like turning down the radio when you think you smell something burning. It's a way of turning off the other senses so you can make sure nothings burning'.
I am all about the stim. I have to literally hold my body still to stop myself stimming, I am always in constant movement in one way or another and now as an adult it's something I utterly embrace:
How does stimming help you?
What other sensory processing strategies do you use to regulate?
Eight Principles of Neuro-Inclusion in Research - What would you add?
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I am looking forward to the launch of the ND Perspective Wellbeing Webinar Series. What topics would you like to see covered in 2025? To learn more about NDP go to www.NDPerspective.co.uk
Another fantastic article by Ludmila Praslova sharing why neurodivergent people should be given the opportunity to succeed through inclusive hiring!
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I meet so many NDers who struggle due to their integrity:
'Choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them' (Brene Brown).
Why is such an honorable characteristic deemed problematic?
I am working on my first book at the moment. It's called "Balance" and explores creating self-care routines across all aspects of life, including home, work and when socialising.
✅ Better able to understand yourself
✅Better at using supports and strategies that you need
✅Better equipped when leaving the house
✅Better prepared for that social event
✅Better able to rest when needed
✅Better at sharing your needs
✅Better at saying no
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We all deserve to be heard and understood!
When receiving my autism diagnosis in 2019, I shared it with a close friend & she replied 'I never doubted you weren't' - for someone to affirm my truth after spending 37 years unrecognised was invaluable. This is why NDP is launching an ND Affirmative Post-Diagnostic service in January 2025.