NDV: Neurodiverse Voices

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

I know I’m not alone with this feeling.
It was wonderful to have some quality time with Melody over the winter holidays, but I am so glad that she is now back to school.

As much as we let ourselves be led by her, the lack of routine is always difficult to manage. Even though certain routines are kept, there’s a lot of free time which ends up being used with screens. As much as I try to be okay with her being with the phone for long periods of time, deep inside I’m not.

On the top of that, there’s the conflict between autism and ADHD, with me craving novelty and spontaneously doing things, which she also enjoys to a certain extent, so I try as much as possible to give warnings and keep some structure, but oh boy, it’s hard!
It’s about finding the compromise for both of us, which is not always easy to do!

So here’s to being back to school and back to work too. Here’s to routine and structure that are very much needed, but also hated at times! 😅

05/01/2026

Games Night isn’t about being “good at games”.It’s about:

🃏 turning up
🧠 letting your brain breathe
💬 chatting (or not chatting at all)
🎲 and knowing it’s okay to just be

We’ve had a small group of regular faces at Games Night — and honestly? We love that.

It means people feel safe enough to keep coming back ❤️

But if you’ve been watching from the sidelines thinking:

➡️ “I don’t know anyone”
➡️ “What if I feel awkward?”
➡️ “What if I just want to sit quietly?”

This is your sign ✨

There’s no pressure, no expectations, no forcing conversation.

📍 Games Night
🕢 From 7:30pm
🎴 Simple games like Uno, Dobble & card games
☕ Relaxed pub setting
🧠 Neurodivergent-friendly, inclusive, welcoming

Come once. Come late. Leave early.

You’re welcome exactly as you are.

💬 Comment “GAMES” and I’ll send you the details
or

📩 Drop us a message if you’d like to come but feel nervous — you won’t be the only one.

05/01/2026

Season 5 starts with laughter, honesty, and perspective.

🎙️ joins me on the NDV Podcast to talk ADHD, autism, family, and comedy.

🧠 “Understanding neurodiversity is a continuous learning process.”

📅 Episode drops Saturday, 10th January

🔔 Set your reminder

04/01/2026

It’s 2026! It means that the new NDV Community Support Evenings are about the start online on MS Teams!

In collaboration with The Autism Champions , the NDV Community Support Evenings are meant to be accessible out of working hours and online so that you can join from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you’re a parent of neurodivergent children or neurodivergent yourself, these are for you. To provide you with a community that truly understands you in a safe space.

Join us on Tuesday, 13 January for the first one! Register on link below and you’ll get a calendar invite with a link to join the meeting on Teams.

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We look forward to seeing you!

03/01/2026

We tend to treat adaptability as a virtue and resistance to change as a flaw. But what we are really measuring is who feels safe enough to adapt quickly or without ‘fuss’. Many neurodivergent people live with a baseline of uncertainty, constantly adjusting to sensory demands, executive load and social expectations. When the world changes again — suddenly, unclearly, or without their input — their ability to cope is strained, not because they lack resilience, but because that resilience has already been spent.

A more humane society would recognise the cost of constant adaptation and reduce unpredictability wherever possible by communicating clearly, allowing transition periods and maintaining supports rather than removing them the moment something changes.

When change is handled with the nervous system in mind, participation becomes possible, and that benefits everyone.

❓What’s one thing that would help your family feel less blindsided by change in everyday life?

Tomorrow we’ll think about rewriting the narrative on flexibility and appreciate the energy it takes to adapt. Follow along so you don't miss it ☺️

03/01/2026

🎙️ Here’s the full lineup of guests on season 5 of the NDV Podcast! 🩵

I’m thrilled and extremely grateful to have connected with this group of brilliant people who are either neurodivergent or support the neurodivergent community!

✨ Matt Richardson
✨ Harriet de Mesquita
✨ SENsational Tutors with Joanna Gibbs
✨ Laura Ellis, Sensory Mother
✨ SENtipede with Leandra Hamblin
✨ Dr. Simona Skripauskaite, University of Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology

Super excited to release each episode from January to May 2026!

There will also be some special episodes along the way!

Watch this space and don’t forget to subscribe so that you get reminders of the latest episodes!

02/01/2026

What an absolute pleasure it has been to interview another member of the Richardson family and comedian Matt Richardson for the NDV Podcast!

He is the first guest of season 5, so tune in on Saturday 10 January for an honest and authentic conversation on family support and late diagnosis!