...The term ‘compassion’ can mean different things to different people, but it essentially refers to an awareness, understanding and empathy for the suffering of others. On the other hand, self-compassion is when you extend that compassion to yourself! This involves acknowledging when you are feeling low, then showing yourself kindness rather than criticism...

…Autism advocates and neuroscientists alike have noted the similarities between changelings and the development of Autistic children in the modern day. These tales from folklore heavily suggest that autism has existed for a long time, pre-dating modern psychology… by centuries…

…Everything [about hyperlexia] is focused on children of primary school age or younger. However, what you won’t find is any useful information about hyperlexia in adults. As we know, autism and its related symptoms don’t disappear when someone turns 18 years old. To rectify this, I want to talk about my experiences as a hyperlexic adult...

Everyone has times in their life when they need some additional support. When it comes to mental health challenges, psychologists are often the first professionals we turn to. Therapy is a hugely important tool for many people, but it’s a deeply personal process. Finding the right psychologist can be daunting, if not absolutely overwhelming…

…Autistic people are frequently shoved into the categories of ‘high-functioning’ and ‘low-functioning’. These terms are used everywhere from casual conversations to educational settings to medical assessments. However, many autistic people - myself included - think that these phrases are outdated, unhelpful, and quite frankly, ignorant. Here’s why…

As support workers and members of the neurodiverse community, the team and Bond & Wild spend a lot of time playing with fidget toys. …This list has been ordered based on the average satisfaction rating for each toy, starting from lowest to highest…

…When we sit like we’re ‘supposed’ to, our feet are on the floor and our arms are by our sides or on a desk or table. Our bodies aren’t really connected to anything but the chair, which means our brain isn’t receiving much feedback. This exacerbates the feeling of disconnect. Neurodivergent people often favour sitting positions that give us more proprioceptive feedback…