Supporting the Girl Behind the Mask

An article by Claudia, a parent of two neurodivergent children

As the teacher described my eight-year-old daughter as smiley, keen to please, compliant, and always trying her best, I felt both proud and deeply sad at the same time.

If I Cannot Escape, I’ll Escape Myself: The Wisdom of Dissociation

An article by Laura Wells

Dissociation isn’t detachment; it’s the body’s oldest form of love, the nervous system’s way of saying, “Let me keep you safe.”

Exciting News … Aspire Autism Consultancy Launching CPD Forum to Support Couple Counsellors

An article by Aspire Autism Consultancy

In 2026, Aspire Autism Consultancy we will be launching a much-awaited CPD Forum for Couple Counsellors who support clients who are in Neurodiverse relationships.

Masking, and a Story of a Spoken Poem

An article by Mark Berry

I was sitting at my desk the other day, trying to come up with a million more interesting things I could do instead of the boring task I was supposed to be doing, that’s ADHD dual diagnosis for you!

Autism, Personality Disorder: Misdiagnosis and Stigma

An article by Dr Judy Eaton

Introducing a new book and workshop around the misdiagnosis of people with Autism

Parenting a Neurodivergent Child – Parent Perspective

An article by Deborah Wortman

It's easy to lose oneself in the daily struggles of being a parent to a child with mental health issues.

Understanding Autistic Relationships – Book

An article by Aspire Autism Consultancy

We'd like to signpost you to a new book we feel is very useful to help autistic people and professionals understand autistic relationships.

ADHD, Autism and Me – My Journey to Hell and Back (Part 1)

An article by Jeff Gawthorpe

I’ve always identified with the character in the Janis Ian song from the 1970s

Realcovery… Creative Action for Wellness and Significant Cultural Change

An article by Sue Bird

I didn’t know I was autistic! Or that I might also have ADHD.

Exciting News…

An article by Aspire Autism Consultancy

During lockdown 2020 Aspire Autism Consultancy were delighted to be asked to participate in the Different Minds podcast series.

Names

An article by Alice Jorden

If you were to look for quotes about autism, one of the ones you may find is this one by Chris Bonnello, Autistic Not Weird.

I am Autistic

An article by Maya Berry

I am autistic - very few people know that about me.

The Importance of Clear Instructions during Childbirth

An article by Caroline Corley

I decided to share one of my funnier examples of when I experienced communication misunderstandings during childbirth.

What is Parent Coaching?

An article by Lynne Tapper

In the world of work, coaching is highly valued

The Communication Penny

An article by Laura

Until my Autism diagnosis, I considered myself to be good at communicating

Different Minds – An series of excellent podcasts exploring many aspects of neurodiversity

An article by Aspire Autism Consultancy

A few weeks ago Aspire Autism Consultancy had the good fortune of receiving an invitation to take part in an innovative new series of podcasts exploring neurodiversity.

Autism and Lockdown- The Ponderings of a Therapist

An article by Deborah Wortman

I thought it would be valuable to share the thoughts of a Psychotherapist working with autistic people in these “unprecedented” times.