24 July (24/7) is Samaritans Awareness Day, because we’re here to listen 24/7. On this date and throughout July, they will be running their awareness-raising campaign Talk to Us, to remind people that they’re here for anyone who needs someone to listen. Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland […]
Continue ReadingPeople with a Neurodiversity and Antisocial Behaviour – the Painful Misconception
Introduction: In today’s society, there exists a wide range of cognitive and neurological differences among individuals, collectively referred to as neurodiversity. This term encompasses conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others. Unfortunately, due to widespread misconceptions, some people mistakenly associate neurodiverse individuals with being antisocial. Here I […]
Continue ReadingThe Samaritans: A Beacon of Hope in Times of Need
Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland hold local events to raise awareness that Samaritans are here to listen to anyone who’s struggling to cope, at any time of the day or night. 24 July (24/7) is Samaritans Awareness Day, because we’re here to listen 24/7. On this date […]
Continue ReadingExploring Literal Thinking While Embracing Your Neurodiversity
In this blog I look at the links between neurodiversity and literal thinking, shedding light on its implications and highlighting the importance of embracing and understanding this cognitive difference. Introduction: In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained recognition and acceptance as a paradigm shift in understanding and appreciating the natural variations in human […]
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