Neurodiversity Stories

Rowan Kinsella is a passionate advocate for Neurodiversity and an accomplished athlete in the GB Adaptive Judo Squad. Drawing from personal experience, he champions the crucial role of "Safe Spaces and Communities" for Neurodivergent individuals, especially in youth sports. Overcoming five years of bullying due to a speech impediment and learning differences, Rowan found solace and strength in the inclusive environment of his local judo club. This safe space not only provided support during challenging times but also shaped him into the person he is today. Now an EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) Partner, Rowan travels the world, training with elite athletes and sharing his inspiring journey from a bullied student to a black belt judoka. His story embodies the power of perseverance, encapsulated in the mantra "Keep Getting Back Up" - words spoken by a respected coach upon Rowan's achievement of his first Dan black belt. In his talk "Keep Getting Back Up: From Bullied to Black Belt," Rowan explores how inclusive sports communities can transform lives, build resilience, and empower Neurodivergent individuals to become champions both on and off the mat. Through his personal narrative, Rowan demonstrates how the lessons learned in sports can lead to success in all areas of life, particularly for those facing unique challenges. So pour yourself a coffee and join us for an exciting new episode of Neurodiversity Stories. A massive thank you also to our Sponsor, PROMOVA ❤️ Struggling to learn a new language? Promova App is here to help, especially if you have dyslexia. They became the first language learning platform to introduce a Dyslexia Mode for their app and web platform. With 12 languages available to study, Promova is a unique learning platform with features like: * Friendly for neurodivergent learners: the Dyslexia Mode makes reading easier and reduces confusion. * Multisensory approach: Combines audio, visuals, and interactive exercises for better learning. * Personalised learning: Tailored plans that fit your pace and style. * Expert tutors: Get extra support whenever you need it. Follow this link to enjoy a special 50% discount on a Premium subscription via the link in the description to this podcast and join 15 million happy learners! Give this game-changer in language learning a try at https://promova.com/foxtrot/neurodive... TBD - Stay updated with Promova on social media: Promova YouTube: / @promovaapp Promova Instagram: / promova Promova TikTok: / promova Promova X (former Twitter): / promova_ap Come and join the discussion Please like, share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity

Join us for an inspiring talk with Ishwarya Kumar Ishwarya Kumar is a highly driven and accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and global talent development, as well as solid expertise in leading the development of learning solutions, design, and products for behavioural learning. Ishwarya writes this less as a mom of a 9 year old, minimally speaking child on the autism spectrum and more as an ally who advocates that millions of children like my son are thinkers even if they are not speakers. Autism comes in various formats - remember, if you have met one child on the spectrum, you have met only one child on the spectrum..Each version of autism is different. One common thread though that connects all these beautiful people is their kindness, their purity at heart and their intelligence which is often misunderstood, misinterpreted and heavily underestimated. One such individual is Hasan - who spent many years of his life trying to communicate with a heavily dysregulated body. Only recently, with a ton of effort we had a breakthrough. Hasan and many individuals like him are extremely competent, they are listening, thinking and feeling all the time. Hasan now uses his gross motor skills to communicate openly through a letterboard. A simple 26-letter board helps him speak his mind off through his fingers. Hasan who recently celebrated his 9th birthday , 8 years of it was nothing but pure underestimation, struggle and sensory outbursts - the last one year has been like rebirth. Hasan wakes up one day and decides that he wants to write a RAP SONG about autism. He did it one letter at a time, he typed his heart out without a single error or prompt - he typed out a 404-word rap! ❤️ He calls it "GIFTW(RAP)PED" and - let's be real - this left Ishwarya speechless. So pour yourself a coffee and join us for an exciting new episode of Neurodiversity Stories. A massive thank you also to our Sponsor, PROMOVA ❤️ Struggling to learn a new language? Promova App is here to help, especially if you have dyslexia. They became the first language learning platform to introduce a Dyslexia Mode for their app and web platform. With 12 languages available to study, Promova is a unique learning platform with features like: * Friendly for neurodivergent learners: the Dyslexia Mode makes reading easier and reduces confusion. * Multisensory approach: Combines audio, visuals, and interactive exercises for better learning. * Personalised learning: Tailored plans that fit your pace and style. * Expert tutors: Get extra support whenever you need it. Follow this link to enjoy a special 50% discount on a Premium subscription via the link in the description to this podcast and join 15 million happy learners! Give this game-changer in language learning a try at https://promova.com/foxtrot/neurodive... TBD - Stay updated with Promova on social media: Promova YouTube: / @promovaapp Promova Instagram: / promova Promova TikTok: / promova Promova X (former Twitter): / promova_ap Come and join the discussion Please like, share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity

“The Astonishing Advantages of the Neurodivergent.” We welcome our next guest to Neurodiversity Stories

How to let go of ND insecurity on your dating journey Join us for an inspiring talk with Jamie Johnston the founder of Mattr, the world's first dating app for the unique, with a strong emphasis on Neurodiversity. Jamie's early diagnosis of dyslexia and more recent diagnosis of Audhd have significantly shaped the app's design and the formation of its unique community. The app's empowering approach encourages users to let go of their insecurities and embrace their true selves in the dating world. So pour yourself a coffee and join us for an exciting new episode of Neurodiversity Stories. A massive thank you also to our Sponsor, PROMOVA ❤️ Struggling to learn a new language? Promova App is here to help, especially if you have dyslexia. They became the first language learning platform to introduce a Dyslexia Mode for their app and web platform. With 12 languages available to study, Promova is a unique learning platform with features like: * Friendly for neurodivergent learners: the Dyslexia Mode makes reading easier and reduces confusion. * Multisensory approach: Combines audio, visuals, and interactive exercises for better learning. * Personalised learning: Tailored plans that fit your pace and style. * Expert tutors: Get extra support whenever you need it. Follow this link to enjoy a special 50% discount on a Premium subscription via the link in the description to this podcast and join 15 million happy learners! Give this game-changer in language learning a try at https://promova.com/foxtrot/neurodive... TBD - Stay updated with Promova on social media: Promova YouTube: / @promovaapp Promova Instagram: / promova Promova TikTok: / promova Promova X (former Twitter): / promova_ap Come and join the discussion Please like, share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity

The missing piece for teaching dyslexic readers and spellers. Join us for an inspiring talk with Louise Barnes Louise will be sharing her journey and what she learned about why people can't read/spell (it's a very individual and personal experience but the underlying issue is the same). It's important to me that people realise dyslexic children and adults work so very hard and deal with so much because of the way their brilliant brains process letters and words. We will be diving into how NLP based process can quickly and easily change that. Louise mission is to give people hope that there is a simple way to help struggling readers and spellers. Louise goal is to get fellow educators to take notice, If we work together, things can really change for children at school. So pour yourself a coffee and join us for an exciting new episode of Neurodiversity Stories. A massive thank you also to our Sponsor, PROMOVA ❤️ Struggling to learn a new language? Promova App is here to help, especially if you have dyslexia. They became the first language learning platform to introduce a Dyslexia Mode for their app and web platform. With 12 languages available to study, Promova is a unique learning platform with features like: * Friendly for neurodivergent learners: the Dyslexia Mode makes reading easier and reduces confusion. * Multisensory approach: Combines audio, visuals, and interactive exercises for better learning. * Personalised learning: Tailored plans that fit your pace and style. * Expert tutors: Get extra support whenever you need it. Follow this link to enjoy a special 50% discount on a Premium subscription via the link in the description to this podcast and join 15 million happy learners! Give this game-changer in language learning a try at https://promova.com/foxtrot/neurodive... TBD - Stay updated with Promova on social media: Promova YouTube:    / @promovaapp   Promova Instagram:   / promova   Promova TikTok:   / promova   Promova X (former Twitter):   / promova_ap   Come and join the discussion Please like, share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity

Delighted to welcome my guest to Neurodiversity Stories The topic of talk - Dyslexia is a feature, not a limitation. Guest : Mallu Moilanen Mallu Moilanen is a dyslexia liberator and dyslexia empowerment coach. She assists dyslexic adults in breaking free from limiting beliefs about their dyslexia. Her speciality is dyslexic stress management. Mallu has dyslexia and dyscalculia. She believes dyslexia is a feature, not a limitation. Mallu has experienced two life-changing accidents. The first one added brain damage to spice up dyslexia. The second led her to coach others to be at ease with themselves through meditation, mindfulness, and other modalities. Mallu has been vocal about dyslexia since being diagnosed for the second time at 14. She has helped to develop a neurodiverse-friendly learning method. Seh was not expected to graduate from high school. Yet, against all odds, she graduated from college in 14 months. Come and join us to hear Mallu incredible story

Exploring the Impact of AuDHD on Mental Health Description: Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Neurodiversity Stories featuring Charlie Hart, famously known as 'Ausome Charlie.' Join us for an insightful conversation that delves deep into the intricate relationship between AuDHD and mental health. This episode includes a Trigger Warning as we navigate through sensitive subjects such as mental health, bullying, addiction, suicide, and child death. We strongly emphasise the importance of self-care while watching. Content Disclaimer: It's important to note that neither Charlie Hart nor the host are certified professionals in these areas; our personal experiences shape our insights and perspectives. We highly recommend consulting with specialists or exploring resources from reputable organisations such as www.mind.org.uk and www.mentalhealth.org.uk for comprehensive guidance. Meet Charlie Hart: Our guest, Charlie Hart, is a seasoned HR professional and a prominent advocate for Neurodiversity. Identifying as Bi/Pan, Autistic, ADHD, and dealing with C-PTSD, Charlie's expertise lies in merging personal experiences with profound knowledge of employment legislation and inclusion theory. They are known for infusing presentations with uniquely neurodivergent perspectives and a touch of humour. Engaging with Sensitive Topics: This episode goes beyond the surface, embracing the challenges and strengths of Neurodiversity. Charlie's story is a testament to resilience, adversity, and hope. It's a journey that will undoubtedly inspire and enlighten. Connect with Charlie Hart: For more insights and in-depth discussions, explore Charlie's thoughts at Aim For The Rainbow

Transforming The World Of Technology For Neurodivergents. We're thrilled to introduce our next special guest, Georgina Shute Gina is an accomplished ADHD Coach and dynamic speaker dedicated to transforming the world of technology for Neurodivergents. With over 32 years of lived experience and a decade of expertise in technology and consulting, she has become a driving force in empowering individuals and organisations to harness the power of Neurodiversity. Gina's journey has led her to specialise in ADHD coaching, facilitating individuals in understanding their ADHD and unlocking their true potential as Neurodivergent talents. She also supports Founders, Managers, and leaders in creating inclusive environments through Neurodiversity and inclusion training, fostering diverse teams that thrive. She strives to foster understanding, acceptance, and growth. Gina's work exemplifies her dedication to forging a brighter future for Neurodivergents in the tech industry and beyond. Come and join us to hear Gina's incredible story. My goal is to continue to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversity

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Topic of talk - Neurodiversity Empowerment In The BAME Community Guest : Tola Awe Topic of focus: Neurodiversity in BAME communities. A brief bio and the subject of Tola' s story I am a passionate advocate for acing Neurodiversity, and I am currently studying a doctorate on BAME adults with Neurodivergence. As a consultant, I empower organisations and individuals to embrace the unique strengths that Neurodiversity can bring and provide practical strategies, guidance, and resources to help my clients thrive or support others to thrive in a Neurotypical world. As a Neurodivergent with adult diagnosis, I have experienced the challenges of living with Neurominority conditions and this helped me start Neurodivace.com to support Neurodivergent black adults, especially women. I believe in fostering self-acceptance and promoting the positive aspects of Neurodiversity to enhance overall well-being and success as many communities around the world do not accept Neurodiversity as a result of strong cultural and religious beliefs - this affects employee satisfaction and productivity. My approach revolves around awareness and workplace culture, encouraging Neurodivergent staff and helping them build self-awareness, manage executive functions, and develop effective communication and social skills. As a firm believer of leading change, I am actively involved in workshops, training, support groups, and facilitating meaningful connections within the Neurodiversity community. Through ongoing research and education, I stay up to date with the latest research and interventions, ensuring I provide the most relevant and effective guidance. www.neurodivace.com , Inst: @neurodivace Come and join us to hear Tola's incredible story

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Topic of talk - The need for GCSE reform and how the Education system is stacked up against those with SEN? Guest : Michelle Catterson Michelle Catterson has been the headteacher of Moon Hall School in Reigate, Surrey, for the last five years. Under her leadership the school numbers have grown to capacity, and the school has received a number of national awards for pupil personal development and best specialist provision. Michelle is also chair of the Board for the British Dyslexia Association and a member of two All-Party Parliamentary Groups working alongside MPs and representatives from the House of Lords. Michelle is a strong advocate for education and particularly for those with SEN, ensuring that every child has access to the education they deserve We discuss the need for GCSE reform and how the Education system is stacked up against those with SEN? We then follow onto the impact that this has on learners i.e. having to resit Maths and English GCSE until 18. And finish on the topic of AI and what the future of Education should look like? Come and join us to hear Michelle's incredible story

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Guest : Catrina Lowri Topic of talk - Why I Spent 17 Years Masking My Neurodivergence Catrina founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners to find simple solutions for inclusive practice. Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an experienced SENCO and advisory teacher. Catrina's particular area of research is around exclusion prevention. She has written two papers for the Good Autism Practice Journal. The first in 2018 was a case study about preventing exclusion for an autistic, ADHD boy with extreme demand avoidance. The second, publish in 2020 looked at reintegrating autistic children into school after a period of persistent absence. Catrina believes passionately in true inclusion for all. Website https://www.neuroteachers.com/ To Contact Catrina To read her paper on PDA and exclusion prevention subscribepage.io/r6n0LR To read her paper on Autism and reintegration to school after a period of persistent absence subscribepage.io/snYakt Twitter/ X @neuroteachers Threads @ neuroteachersuk Instagram @neuroteachersuk Facebook   / 762451187641854   Linkedin   / catrina-anne-lowri-32a7791b2   Youtube    / @neuroteachers   Recent Interviews include; https://open.spotify.com/episode/1joH...   • Why it's important that all teachers ...  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wAH... Come and join us to hear Catrina's incredible story

Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Hester Grainger - Late diagnosed ADHDer | Neurodiversity Workplace Consultant | Certified ADHD Coach | Speaker | Freelance Writer Topic of talk - "Hester Grainger's Road To Success: An Inspiring Story Of Hope And Determination" Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 43, former TV and BBC radio presenter, Hester Grainger is a certified ADHD coach, public speaker and co-founder of neurodiversity consultancy Perfectly Autistic. Hester started her career presenting daily on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff and then working on Loose Women and Today With Des and Mel, before moving into a successful career in PR. More recently Hester has had her own evening show on BBC Radio Berkshire. Hester and her husband Kelly co-founded Perfectly Autistic, a neurodiversity consultancy on 2020, after Kelly was diagnosed as autistic and then with ADHD in his forites. They support companies through training, talks, webinars and coaching, to be neuro-inclusive, making a positive difference within the workplace. They are also partners with Mind's Mental Health At Work. Hester is mum to two autistic/ADHD children and her daughter was recently diagnosed with dyspraxia. They are a truly neurodivergent family. www.perfectlyautistic.co.uk www.perfectlyadhd.co.uk Come and join us to hear Hester incredible story

Delighted to welcome my final guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Daniel Brooke - Neurodiversity Specialist Topic of talk - Topic - Creating A Neurodiverse Workforce ! I founded the company Neurodiversity Specialists to provide organisations with the knowledge and tools to benefit from having a neurodiverse workforce, and to understand the value of neurodiversity. Come and join us to hear Daniel's incredible story by clicking on the link : My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Lucy Kemish Topic of talk - Topic - Overcoming My Dyspraxia Challenges ! Lucy was Diagnosed with a subarchnoid cyst in 1999 and as a result diagnosed with dyspraxia. Physical challenges such as stairs (this was a big one growing up) and planning such as essay writing, this is still really difficult for her, One of the biggest challenges is that it is invisible You don't look like you struggle. In 2008, Lucy took on the biggest challenge she had to that date, and went on a month-long expedition to Tanzania and reached the summit of Kilimanjaro. Lucy then went onto study 4 years of Speech and Language Therapy at City, University of London. Qualified in 2014 and as you can imagine this was a big struggle!! Lucy credits her amazing family, friends and staff at the university who helped her through. Lucy often like's to think that because she's not meant to be able to certain things, it makes her hungry for more! In 2014 Lucy took on another challenge and carried out a tandem skydive for charity. She Passed her driving test, again a milestone! and now drives an automatic. Lucy says that Job interviews were a nightmare. This was a big challenge for her and felt the way she often articulated herself went against her, Lucy knew she just needed a chance to show what she could do and Landed a job in January 2015 - Unfortunately, after a period of ill health, and had to give this up. In 2019 Lucy Re-train as a social media marketing manager and set up her own company, LK Digital Marketing. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Vic Williams - NeuroCoach, Speaker & Author Topic of talk - Topic - Understanding Dyslexia From A Neuroscience Perspective! Our talk will be around understanding dyslexia from a neuroscience perspective. How it impacts business and personal development. Specifically talking about personal development, overcoming self-doubt, working through the things people have said about dyslexics, creative thinking, getting comfortable with reading in public, setting personal development challenges, accountability to a group of people who care. Come and join us to hear Vic's incredible story. For more Information on how to connect with Vic Williams please do check out the following link: Website: https://vicwilliams.net/ My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Absolutely delighted to be speaking on the Gloria de Piero's show, on Times Radio In this discussion I shared my Dyslexia story and the personal battle being neurodiverse! A massive thank you to The British Dyslexia Association for setting this up and for Times Radio to give such an Incredible platform to help share our message. (All recordings are property of Times Radio)

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Keisha Adair Swaby(BSc First Class Hon) My Dyslexia and Dyspraxic journey and the challenges that comes with being diagnosed later in life! Mother, Wife, Inspirational Speaker, Radio Diamond Presenter, Jamaica Parish Ambassador, Project Operations Manager for the Northwest, Founder of Empowering Dyslexics, creating awareness of Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. Topic of talk - Topic - Late Diagnosis - Overcoming challenges My Dyslexia and Dyspraxic journey and the challenges that comes with being diagnosed later in life! Come and join us to hear Keisha Adair Swaby's incredible story. For more Information on how to connect with Keisha Adair Swaby please do check out the following links: Facebook Group : https://youtu.be/6rYA17vZosQ Radio station : https://www.facebook.com/groups/30432... My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Kelly holbrook Topic - Living with Neurodiversity when you are Neurotypical Kelly Holbrook - Founder & Managing Director at Holbrook Global Training

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Topic : Can the Neurotypical design products for the Neurodiverse ? Stuart Marsden - Experienced project management professional and Chartered Engineer with a PhD in bio-engineering. Designers and engineers don't always make solutions to their own needs, and have to develop skills to learn to understand what users require. Those making solutions for the neurodiverse aren't always neurodiverse themselves, and even when they are, they'll have different needs and different views. We want to talk about empathy and sympathy and experience, and how these things can enable us to better deliver working solutions to neurodiverse users. Come and join us to hear Stuart's incredible story. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Growing up in the 1990s, secondary school was a nightmare for him. The victim of bullies and an education system that branded him stupid and brutalised his sense of self-worth, one of the most astonishing things about Darren is that he isn't bitter or angry. He just wants to make the world a better place for neurodiverse people – somewhere that values the neurological differences that give people unusual perspectives and the capacity to think outside the box. Darren was not diagnosed with dyslexia until he was 37, but even if he'd had the diagnosis it's possible it wouldn't have made much difference to the way the education system would have treated him in the 1990s. He spent most of his school days in “The Unit”, a tatty, uninsulated portacabin on the edge of the school grounds where the “problem” kids were sent - allegedly to receive additional support, but in practice to get them out of the way. He was not even entered for exams – he was given colouring books to pass the time while his friends and classmates sat their GCSEs. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Aaron Swan - Topic of talk - "Dyslexia is my strength and is a great advantage in engineering and tech. I got thinking about the reasons why I am such a sociable person. Is it innate or did I, at some point, make the choice to be that way? I came to some conclusions and realised that my dyslexia had a huge hand in the way I have ‘turned out'. As cliche as it is, although I am not defined by dyslexia, I certainly am made by it. Whilst I'm hoping that the way dyslexia is handled in schools has changed a lot since I was young, I wanted to write something about it in order to highlight that despite being defined as a ‘specific learning difficulty', it can also be incredibly useful - if you can come out of school with your self confidence intact. Let me explain. I am the third of 4 boys, and when we were younger my parents would have navigated any obstacle in order to fight our corner. My mum tells a story of me coming home in primary 1 (about 5 years old) and telling her that “I wasn't the same as the other kids”. My mum said that she had noticed a difference between me and my brothers, but this was the catalyst that she needed. Being the way she is, she marched into school and told the staff that they needed to work with her to find out what was going on as she wasn't about to let her son feel ‘different'. Sure enough I had all the tests and it came to light that I was “really quite dyslexic”. Please join us to hear Aron's amazing story My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Stories Dann Casswell - Company Director: Creative Connection Animation Studio Topic of talk - "Writing Out-loud How being dyslexic helps me to explain." I've always been a communicator. Since school I've always loved explaining complicated things in a way that people can understand, often with relatable metaphors that can put abstract ideas into the real world. I love watching them ‘get it'. In school people who sat next to me would always go up a set, while I stayed where I was because my written work was so poor. Then one day we took a multiple choice maths exam and I despite being in set two, I got the highest grade in the school, this led to my dyslexia diagnosis. (at Uni they tested my IQ as 137 which would be great if my wife's wasn't 138) I didn't really learn to study till I got to university where I studied creative writing, and sociology and then an MA in scriptwriting. I also had some creative work read on radio four… never really had any success in print! Come and join us to hear Dann's incredible story. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for Neurodiversity Stories Stories Becca Francis - Agile Coach Topic of talk - "My ADHD Journey" My ADHD journey and being diagnosed at 34 and how it's impacted me and the challenges I have faced. There is still so much education and awareness we need to provide and dispel the myths and stereotypes that exist regrading ADHD. I firmly believe it's my superpower , yet also incredibly frustrating at times - but I wish I had known about mine years ago. Come and join us to hear Becca's incredible story. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories David Anson - Senior Auditor Topic of talk: How playing to your strengths can give you a better window of opportunity and how that has worked for me. David will also touch topics such as resilience and grit but expect strengths will be the main theme. He will discuss how playing to your strengths can give you a better window of opportunity and how that has worked for him. David will share elements of his story such as overcoming rejection and homelessness, explaining how perspective is useful when faced with obstacles. Come and join us to hear David's incredible story. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories Guest: Christine Ramsay, CDP (Certified Diversity Professional) Title: We have the power to change how we see neurodivergent humans and how neurodivergent humans see themselves. In this talk we guide neurodivergent humans to unlock their inner genius and superpowers through a holistic approach to wellbeing, which shatters mental health stigma and enables neurodivergent humans to feel seen, heard, valued, celebrated, and loved so they may continue to thrive and contribute their unique gifts to our world. One starting way is to tackle the limiting beliefs and practice mindfulness and positive affirmations. Come and join us to hear Christine Ramsay incredible story. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Delighted to announce the next guest

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

Delighted to announce the next guest

Delighted to announce the next guest

Delighted to announce the next guest

Delighted to announce the next guest

Thinking Differently an Autism and Dyspraxia Journey Jack Fitzpatrick is an incredible individual who is doing truly wonderful things in the Neurodiversity World. In this interview Jack explains how he has worked with an incredible Organisation and implemented systems that will help Neurodivergent staff succeed. Alongside this we discuss the following: Early diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia Early years education – support from physiotherapy and OT Gaining educational support LSA one to one Developing coping strategies – dealing with change, communications , self awareness. GCSEs Transitions between school and 6th form college and then on to university A levels – 3 subjects, different LSAs and Learning assistance base ambassador role, public speaking at many events. University Degree choice – chose Education Studies and Inclusion and never looked back. Disability Support Allowance and the assessment stage for government funded grant for disabled students. Covid 19 and studying from home University work placement – EDI sector unseen disabilities and the search through LinkedIn, the placement itself and outcomes. My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

We need relatable hero's when we are Dyslexics. Some of us struggle to connect with the multi millionaire as it just seems too far away. I am interviewing more people like Darren Clark who was a trolley boy at his local supermarket and worked his way up the ranks. He escaped to start his own business and support dyslexics across the world. Let's not make this too worked (we are dyslexic you know) and enjoy the video. Join our Free 'private' Adult Dyslexia Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/adult...​ Truth About Dyslexia Podcast On itunes - https://apple.co/3hQF4HS​​ On Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3iOOYec​​On Anchor - https://anchor.fm/truth-about-dyslexia​​

Darren Clark struggled in school with undiagnosed dyslexia but is now an Ambassador of the British Dyslexia Association. Watch more NTV Kenya videos at ntv.co.ke and nation.co.ke.

I'm absolutely delighted to share with you our next guest Robert Keates Robert will share his journey of being in arts and how he embraced the culture he was in and worked to find his power within his dyslexia which is now fuelling his future as a transformational coach specialising in dyslexia. Also this will bring up how as a society the belief is that people with dyslexia will thrive within the arts and how that limited view is toxic to the progress of the person. This has influenced his research into creating a model for the learners that will help them find bespoke strategies to work with. The main outcome so far is the joy of exploration. My aim is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

its the monthly Parenting Programme by Julie This week The show will be looking at the subject of Dyslexia with special guest Darren Clark who was not diagnosed until his Thirties . We will hear of his experience and then look at tips and strategies for parents of dyslexic parents .

Im absolutely delighted to share with you our guest Suzy Taylor Suzy explains: I am one of the people who acquired dyslexia/dyspraxia. I can link this back to the illness I had as a child. I was diagnosed as a child as dyslexic. I did not know about the dyspraxia till later in life. I had an accident after my work one day. This was through a badly parked van. I did not see the car and was knocked down. I broke my leg 3 times and fractured my ankle. This meant surgery and a period of time off work. After returning to work I had a lot of problems. I had not realised my dyslexia was a problem. It had taken months to work out that dyslexia was a problem. I was working in administration and faced years of no support and discrimination. This led me to have a nervous breakdown and left the place I had worked for 20yrs. Through this I had support from Dyslexia Scotland. I have manged to get my SCQF level 8 in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Done courses with Call Scotland to aid people with dyslexia through technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My aim is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Im absolutely delighted to share with you our second guest Richard Semmens   Richard will be sharing his own lived-experienced of Autism & ADHD (and late diagnosis in his 50's), He is now running a social enterprise which supports hundreds of families with Neurodiverse children.   I can't wait to hear this story and would welcome anyone who would like to know more about Autism and ADHD to come and join us.   My aim is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty

Neurodiversity Stories

Have you ever got on the plane ✈️ and then asked to get off and then have armed guards point their guns at you

We left off from episode one with Darren having left school with no qualifications, desperate for a job and to find some self worth. Finally he lands himself a 12 hour per week job with Sainsbury's pushing trolleys, after being somewhat flexible with the truth of his grades. Today we discover how that journey took him from that position to a regional manager for Tesco, and his continual battle with depression and imposter syndrome.

In this first episode Kelly Holbrook interviews Darren Clark who shares with us a frank account of being a child with un-diagnosed dyslexia. We explore the crime, violence and bullying alongside the stereotyping he faced growing up, and the detrimental effect this had on his mental health.