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Oct 246 min read

Monotropism, Neurodiversity & Collective Flow

Neurodiversity is where potential and possibilities lie. We need to embrace our collective flow and differences.

Jul 28, 202311 min read

Monotropism Questionnaire & Inner Autistic/ADHD Experiences

The results from the Monotropism Questionnaire could help validate people's feelings. Knowing they have a monotropic mind could help people

Mar 26, 20239 min read

Monotropism = Happy Flow State

Monotropism is like a force that draws you into a specific channel of interest, much like a river, it has momentum.

Mar 21, 202312 min read

Autism is fluid

Autism is fluid and everyone has different needs. We need compassion and understanding to develop deep and meaningful connections.

Mar 18, 20237 min read

Neurodivergent Friendly Classrooms

There are many ways to make schools and classrooms neurodiversity affirming and neurodivergent friendly. Teachers need to be flexible

Feb 10, 202317 min read

Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Teacher Guide)

This article discusses what Autistic Burnout may look like & how you can support young people & their families within educational settings.

Jan 29, 202312 min read

Supporting autistic students experiencing OCD in a school setting

Exploring autism, alexithymia, interoception and OCD in education. Looking at the impact on students & how teachers can support them.

Nov 22, 20224 min read

An Autistic Experience of Social Media

The online community supports a type of parallel play & enables a monotropic flow state. Online spaces can be more predictable & manageable

Nov 19, 20226 min read

Parent ideas for autistic children struggling with school attendance

If your child is autistic, then they are more likely to have additional anxiety, social, communication and sensory processing difficulties.