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,…
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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…
Learning Support at University Panel Discussion
What can universities do to better support disabled and neurodivergent students? Join us at DSA Connect where in this panel discussion, we invite specialists from…
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…
What Does the Neurodiversity Movement Teach Us?
Dr Nancy Doyle discusses how the current cost model for special educational needs in further education is wrong. For teaching and learning to be for…
ADHD and me
In an exclusive article, Luise Ruddick, Policy Officer from the Federation of Awarding Bodies, talks about her recent ADHD diagnosis and the importance of raising…
Promoting Workplace Inclusion: Insights from Drucker, Mead, and Rand
In this article, Gavin explores of Drucker’s management theory, Mead’s cultural perspective, and Rand’s neurodiversity advocacy to promote inclusion in the workplace and accommodate diverse…
One in seven university students report having ADHD or being autistic, new study reveals
A major new report on student experience and neurodiversity shows more than 14 per cent of current university applicants report having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder…