Previous Editions

Catch up on past issues of The Differing Advantage. Search by topic or scroll through to find insights and reflections you may have missed.

Feb 3, 2026

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5 min read

This film broke my heart, and opened my eyes

Tourette’s is still wildly misunderstood. A powerful film reminded me why the conversation needs to widen.

Jess Meredith

Jan 27, 2026

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5 min read

Are screens really to blame?

New headlines link screen time to speech delays but the truth is more complicated. Let's talk about what’s missing.

Jess Meredith

Jan 20, 2026

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7 min read

Representation or marketing? Let’s talk Barbie.

It’s not about good or bad. It’s about power, products, and purpose.

Jess Meredith

Jan 13, 2026

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6 min read

Why recovery isn’t always possible. And why that matters.

If you've ever felt like you were failing at ‘wellbeing’, this one's for you. A personal reflection on survival, shame, and the slow return to yourself.

Jan 6, 2026

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4 min read

When your culture contradicts your values

You can train people all you like but if the culture rewards the wrong things, inclusion won't stick

Dec 30, 2025

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5 min read

5 alternatives to New Year’s resolutions (that actually work)

Before you write a list of goals, read this. Here are gentler, more sustainable ways to reflect, reset, and begin again.

Dec 23, 2025

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2 min read

However you're spending it, I'm thinking of you

A gentle reminder to look after yourself this holiday season, and a heartfelt thank you from me.

Dec 16, 2025

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5 min read

This season, let’s drop the pressure

Routines change, demands rise, emotions swell. For many, this time of year isn’t all joy and sparkle.

Dec 9, 2025

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4 min read

Why I say 'identified', not 'diagnosed'

It's a small word choice but it carries big meaning in neurodiversity conversations.

Dec 2, 2025

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6 min read

What does 'autism-friendly' really mean?

A sensory room and staff training are a great start. But it shouldn't stop there.

Nov 25, 2025

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7 min read

6 ways we frame disability (and why it matters)

Each model tells a different story - about who’s seen, who’s blamed, and who gets to belong.