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Oliver Buchannon
Jess Meredith

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nov 18, 2025

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5 min read

Deaf athletes. Global stage. Zero headlines?

The Deaflympics are happening now - here’s why they matter and how to watch.

Nov 11, 2025

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6 min read

Brains come in all shapes (and cloaks)

What The Celebrity Traitors UK taught us about intelligence, influence, and how we value different brains.

Nov 4, 2025

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6 min read

When kindness goes too soft: lessons from Ellie’s Strictly journey

What the judges did (and didn’t) say on Strictly Come Dancing shows us how inclusion really works in work and life.

Oct 28, 2025

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5 min read

Volunteered for years. Told not to return.

The story of Tom Boyd shines a light on how volunteering can support inclusion but only when it’s part of something bigger.

Oct 21, 2025

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6 min read

Why airports are my sensory nightmare (and what they taught me)

It’s Sensory Processing Awareness Month - here’s what my holiday taught me about overwhelm, access, and empathy.

Oct 14, 2025

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1 min read

Broken link! Here's the right one.

In my haste to get sorted before my holiday I sent this morning's newsletter with a broken link!

Oct 14, 2025

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5 min read

Three misunderstood topics, one big inclusion lesson.

From AI to OCD to DLD - here’s what they reveal about who gets heard (and who doesn’t).

Oct 7, 2025

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5 min read

5 ways to enable those with dyslexia & dyspraxia this week

It’s awareness week - time to bust myths, shift mindsets, and make change that lasts.

Sep 30, 2025

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7 min read

Toilet talk: a quiet message with big impact

Last week’s school letter left us disheartened. This week? A sign that shows what real inclusion looks like.

Sep 23, 2025

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6 min read

Why inclusion feels impossible sometimes

It’s not because people don’t care. It’s because the systems we work in weren’t built for difference.

Sep 16, 2025

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5 min read

Autism + Environment = Impact

This National Inclusion Week, we’re asking a different question: what if the real issue isn’t the person, but the environment?

Sep 9, 2025

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5 min read

Ready for October? Our biggest freebie yet is inside!

We’ve reworked, reimagined, and re-released our most popular resource, and it’s better than ever.

Sep 2, 2025

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4 min read

Why I'm breaking the rules (on purpose)

The holidays might be over, but we haven’t gone yet. And here’s why that matters.

Aug 26, 2025

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6 min read

The phrase I loved... until I listened

Why listening to lived experience matters more than beautiful words.

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