A diagnosis such as DCD/dyspraxia should never be used to define a person only by difficulty. Yes, DCD can affect movement, coordination, organisation and daily tasks. But people with DCD also develop strengths in how they navigate the world.
Thriving with DCD Means Support, Not Shame Read More »
One of the things I find myself thinking about more and more is that nobody is born ashamed of being autistic.
Some moments quietly change the way you see the world. Not because someone sat you down and explained a theory. But because reality refused to fit the story you’d always believed.
Autistic Children Feel Emotions Too — Understanding Alexithymia Read More »
Every few months, I see another post calling ADHD a superpower.
ADHD, Dignity, Disability and the Stories We Tell Read More »
After learning about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), many parents, teachers, and professionals experience a mix of relief and uncertainty.
From Control to Collaboration: Supporting PDA at Home and School Read More »
I was privileged to attend my senior secondary school in Norway. It was an incredible opportunity, and it shaped me in ways I did not fully understand at the time. Norway taught me many things—but one lesson only revealed itself years later: support is not a privilege; it is access.
Last week, I found myself craving a combination I had not had in years.
Yoghurt, Crisps and the Search for Safety Read More »
Following my recent article about my personal journey, many people reached out to thank me for putting words to experiences they had never been able to explain.
PDA, Autonomy and the African Evidence Gap Read More »
There is a conversation we don’t have often enough in workplaces across Africa: the hidden cost of masking.
Masking, Burnout, and Meniere’s Disease Read More »
