I work with Autistic people and people who identify with common understandings of Autism and Neurodiversity. You do not need a diagnosis to discuss neurodivergent experiences with me.

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For those exploring, neurodivergence is a term that neurodivergent people use to describe their experience of thought processing and behaviours. Neurodivergence is often referred to as a spectrum of experiences across the population and includes Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. 

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Neurodivergent people experience variations in brain function (different brains are wired differently), impacting how they see, prioritise and process information. Neurodivergent people often experience creative abilities, the ability to hyperfocus, the ability to process complex concepts and notice patterns in data in unique ways. 

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Neurodiversity is an essential concept because it considers that diversity or variation of cognitive functioning should be nurtured, valued, appreciated and utilised. It notices the strengths that come from differences first and challenges the deficient view of neurodivergence and the idea that neurodivergence needs to be "fixed" or "cured".

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My interest in neurodiversity comes from many years of working with neurodivergent tertiary students. I am also passionate about supporting people of diverse genders and sexualities who are also neurodivergent (Neuorgueer and Autigender)

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I help neurodivergent clients, their partners, and their families understand that:

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• Neurodivergence (brain differences) is expected rather than an "abnormality" and should be understood and celebrated;

• Neurodivergent people experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique and adaptive ways that can provide exciting personal and professional opportunities;

• Neurodivergent people experience challenges like everyone else and have unique strengths in managing those challenges;

• Understanding neurodiversity can help reduce stigma around learning, thinking and behaviour differences;

• Environments such as schools, tertiary education and workplaces are often not designed or managed with neurodiversity in mind and how improving understanding of neurodivergent people's needs can help them function and contribute in those environments.