…How can people with ADHD keep plants alive? Many of our green little friends rely on regular watering to maintain their health. Accidentally forgetting them for a week or more can leave plants wilted and sad, or worse - dead… Here are some of my best tips for keeping houseplants alive and thriving…

…I get more and more frustrated and overwhelmed until I either snap back or run away. It’s like the sound of the vacuum is a slippery wall in front of me, and I have to push my way up over the top for my voice to be heard. Each time I complete an answer, I slide back down, and have to climb up again and again. It’s exhausting…

For people with sensory issues, being out in the world can be a grating experience. In public, we have no control over what sensory stimuli we have to deal with - there could be flickering lights, screaming babies, weird smells and more, often in combination. It’s important that when we get home, we have a safe, comfortable space to unwind in…

Ah, emotions. Those nebulous feelings in your brain and body that colour every experience. For most people, emotions are a straightforward thing. It’s simple cause and effect: a nice thing happens, which makes you feel happy, which you then express with a smile. Alternatively, you watch a film and your favourite character dies - that makes you sad, so you have a little cry…

In the neurodiverse community, there is a lot of robust discourse about the differences between special interests and hyperfixations. These terms both refer to a deep, often obsessive interest in a particular topic. Some people even use the terms interchangeably! However, today we’re going to delve into the nuances of both, and what makes them different from the other…

..In primary school we all learned about the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste… However, there are some important senses that this basic system doesn’t cover. In fact, our bodies have eight senses, which also include our vestibular system, proprioception and interoception…

…Through the gate and into the paddock we were immediately greeted by hordes of friendly animals. We met miniature goats…, sheep, alpacas, and the two pigs, Howard and Kevin Bacon. The animals have a huge space with a mixture of open space and shady areas with large trees to explore…