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Join Me in Making a Difference for Autism Awareness! Did you know that 70% of individuals with autism experience mental health challenges? Living in an environment that isn't autism-friendly can worsen these issues. I am participating in the Walk for Autism and committing to walking 7,000 steps a day (217,000 steps) throughout the month of May, to help fund trailblazing research on how we can best support Autistic people who experience mental health issues. By contributing to my fundraising efforts, you'll be supporting vital programs and services that enhance the lives of those living with autism. Here's how you can help: Every dollar counts and goes directly towards supporting autism research, education, and support services. Even a small contribution can make a big impact! Share this post with your network and encourage others to get involved. Together, we can raise awareness and amplify our impact. By joining the Cushman & Wakefield team for the Walk for Autism, you'll be supporting a fantastic opportunity to come together to show your support and celebrate neurodiversity. https://lnkd.in/gdSBikF7

Want to understand more about ADHD? Did you know there's a Global ADHD Conference? It's on this week and it's FREE to attend! They ask for a donation if you can. To find out more and register visit https://globaladhd.com #ADHD #ADHDawareness #neurodivergence

Parents and carers of children and young people with autism and/ADHD in Birmingham deserve services that are accessible and responsive. Am pleased to see that our Local healthcare system has put forward actions to address the findings of this report. We will follow up on these actions, some of which are below: -Developing better resources for parents/carers and young people explaining the support available to people while they wait for assessment. -Working with 40 schools across Birmingham and Solihull as part of the Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Project. -A quality improvement programme focused on improving the assessment and diagnosis process and reducing waiting times.

February of 2023, I came to discover that the most special parts of my son were a result of his neurodivergence- fitting criteria for Level I Autism. As a mother, you know your child. I saw signs at age 2 and took him to get tested. They ruled him out as "disruptive disorder" and separation anxiety. I fought that diagnoses because I felt they were labeling my child, and if anyone knows my Dev Kev, knows he is not even close to disruptive. Let alone, he was just 2 years old! Needless to say as the years progressed, his keen knowledge of random facts and statistics were mindblowing. He could hold full debates and conversation with adults at 5. Yet, in his intelligence he had and has his challenges. Yes, he is smart as ever. He Tests gifted every year in school, but struggles, even at age 10, with opening things like a freeze pop, or figuring out the most basic of tasks like how to put a trashbag in the garbage. Even in that, it is intriguing. At school each year I have to advocate for my child because his intelligence masks his inability to understand abstract thought. And it is not until the teacher outreaches me regarding a very blunt or concrete response that I remind them of his way of interpreting verbal information. It is then they are able to understand. Seeing how my son stims is not the stimming you see for children who are Level II or III with the arm flapping. But he will do a self soothing hum and will run around what may seem aimless to others, but it means something to him. He also has his dolphin jump as I call it when he gets really excited. Basically, wheb you first meet my child, you would never know he is on the spectrum. You can gage his intelligence. But unless you KNOW him or we tell you, it won't manifest easily. It is a spectrum disorder because it looks different for everyone. But what is a common theme is how his mind receives information about the world around him and what he does with it. And for this he and I will walk. To raise awareness that Level I is still Autism. Click the Link to Join us October 13 on our walk by Joining Team "DEVERYday Chronicles" or supporting us in raising our goal. Autism Speaks #Autism https://lnkd.in/e5W_gN6k

Are You Thriving at Work With ADHD? The workplace can be a maze for professionals with ADHD, but with the right tools and support, it’s one we can navigate successfully. Last month, I hosted a session with ADHD UK, where we tackled some of the most common challenges ADHD professionals face: 🔹 How do you ask for workplace adjustments, without feeling exposed? 🔹 What strategies actually work for ADHD time management? 🔹 How do we manage anxiety while juggling workplace demands? The answers? They’re often found in community and shared experience. Hearing others talk about what has (or hasn’t) worked for them, like using noise-cancelling headphones, visual time cues, or tailored workflows, was a powerful reminder that we’re not alone. Below are the details of our next session: 🗓 Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 🕔 5 PM BST 📍 Online – Register here. https://lnkd.in/eVmE9_Bd Come for the guidance, stay for the support. #Neurodiversity #ADHDWorkplaceSupport #ProfessionalDevelopment

Do you have a student at home who has been diagnosed with ADHD? Check out these tips to help make their (and your) lives easier! ADHD: Ways to help your child at home

It is Autism Awareness month and this month, we will be sharing resources and informative articles across our social media! 💙 Today, we are starting with the big question… What is an Autism Spectrum Condition? Autism or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a neurological and developmental condition that affects how a person interacts with others, communicates, learns and acts. Autism can be diagnosed at any age; however, symptoms are often evident in the first 2 years of life but may not always be recognised until later in life. Some common traits include: 💙 Differences with communication and interacting with others 💙 Have limited but specific interests 💙 Repetitive behaviours (such as stimming, hand flapping, rocking etc…) Don't forget to explore our website for a range of resources suitable for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of Neurodivergent conditions. What is an autism spectrum condition (ASC)? - Autism Plus SES (https://lnkd.in/eX3AgTJ3)

It’s #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek which I only knew due to my friend Tami Harris sharing an interview she did on RNZ. It’s a great listen on the commute to/from work - as with all things awareness is key and I’ve taken some of the content from the NZDEN website to let you know a bit more about it: ” Many people in our community use neurodiversity as an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD. But regardless of labels, neurodiversity is about recognising those who think differently. And no matter whether you are a school, university or organisation you can benefit from different thinkers! Approximately 15-20% of population has a neurological difference. Instead of labelling people with deficits or disorders, when we use the term neurodiversity, we take a balanced view of an individual’s unique strengths and challenges. Many ‘challenges’ neurodivergent people face are more to do with the environment and systems they are placed in, often designed by a majority population.” As 15-20% of the population is impacted it’s likely you will have someone in your family, among your friends, colleagues or community that is neurodivergent. Have a listen, or pop onto some of the websites supporting neurodiversity and have a look. The adhd website, for example, has a workshop for organisations to support adults with ADHD in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/dAZh_pw3 As our family has recently discovered the challenges Tami Harris outlines for neurodivergent children in the education system are real and I’d be interested in people’s experience in the workforce. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

Autism is a complex disorder that is often misunderstood. On this World Autism Awareness Day, we can show our support by educating others about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disability that results from differences in the brain. People with ASD may have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. However, different does not mean less. We can learn more about Autism by supporting research and innovation or donating to Autism Speaks to help spread awareness about this condition. #donate #support #autismawareness