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When the Doctor Says “Let’s Wait and See…”: Practical scripts for parents and carers

At the Nurture Programme Trauma Conference, October 2025, I shared a talk called Hidden Health: How Unrecognised Needs Add to Trauma. One of the themes we...

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What Is Diagnostic Overshadowing and Why Does It Matter?

Have you ever gone to the doctor with a concern, only to have it dismissed as ‘part of’ your disability, neurodivergence, or mental health diagnosis?...

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Understanding Food Choices Beyond ‘Picky Eating’: Medical Conditions and Their Impact on Eating Habits

Food choices and eating habits are often viewed through a behavioural lens, with labels like 'picky eating' commonly used to explain them. In my work, it’s...

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How do I get my young person not to hold their bladder? with downloadable guide

Wee withholding, when someone avoids or delays urinating, can feel puzzling and frustrating. This is especially true if it starts after what has been toileting...

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Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos & How They Affect Food & Eating

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the body’s ability to produce or process collagen, a protein...

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Believing Teens: What We Say Matters, A blog inspired by the 2025 Autistic Burnout Conference

As part of my presentation at the 2025 Autistic Burnout Conference, titled Believing Teens: Beyond Exhaustion, I’ve been exploring how the words we use when...

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“How Do I Get Them to Shower?” Rethinking Hygiene Support in Care Roles

After running workshops in various care settings with staff who support disabled young people and adults, I noticed a common theme emerging - questions about...

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Rethinking Praise: Practical Strategies for Toileting Support

Every young person is different, and what feels supportive for one might not work for another. The following ideas offer a range of approaches so you can find...

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Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos & How They Affect Toileting

What are Ehlers Danlos & Hypermobility Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the...

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Getting the Language Right about Autism

We know that language matters. Our word choice expresses ideas and meanings on the subjects we are speaking about. Therefore, our word choice when discussing...

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What is Disability? as answered by Community Members

I asked on my social media ‘What is disability?’ and many of you gave such thoughtful answers. It felt fitting to collate them together and share your...

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People is our booklet to help services be truly more inclusive of our community members. Now available in paperback to...

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Toilet Accessibility…or lack thereof

Our Experience at Heathrow Airport During Holiday Travel We just returned from visiting family abroad for the holidays and I’ve been waiting to bring...

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