10 November 2026

Technology, Neurodiversity and Policing: Supporting Officers to Thrive

Technology, Neurodiversity and Policing: Supporting Officers to Thrive Police officers with dyslexia, ADHD and autism bring valuable skills to policing, including problem-solving, pattern recognition and innovative thinking. However, paperwork, sensory demands and information overload can create unnecessary barriers. Technology can help reduce these challenges. Speech-to-text software, text-

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10 November 2026

When the Diagnosis Comes Home: Why Some Parents Struggle to Accept an ADHD or Autism Diagnosis

Receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis can bring relief and understanding for the individual, but some parents may struggle to accept it. Often, this is because the diagnosis challenges their view of the past and may lead to feelings of guilt about signs they did not recognise earlier. Some parents also carry outdated beliefs about ADHD and autism, fear stigma, or believe their child's strengths me

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26 October 2026

Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) has a nervous system that processes experiences deeply. They may notice subtle changes in their environment, feel emotions intensely, and become overwhelmed more easily by noise, crowds, stress, or change.

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20 October 2026

When Autism, ADHD and High Intellectual Potential Overlap

Autism, ADHD and High Intellectual Potential (HPI) can overlap within the same person, creating a unique mix of exceptional strengths and significant challenges. These individuals may be highly analytical, creative and insightful, yet still struggle with executive functioning, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation and social expectations. Their intelligence often masks their difficulties

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20 September 2026

When Work Stops Being Safe: The Hidden Harm of Bullying, Unrealistic Targets, and Gaslighting

This piece is a reminder that no one facing workplace harm is alone. It honours your friend Phil, who felt he had no way forward, and offers a lifeline to anyone feeling overwhelmed. It explains how bullying, gaslighting, unrealistic targets, and ignored reasonable adjustments are serious psychosocial risks that can damage mental health and, in extreme cases, become fatal. These behaviours erode c

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