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Jess Meredith
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Apr 14, 2026

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4 min read

Is autism awareness enough?

Or do we need to be clearer about what’s coming next?

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Apr 7, 2026

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5 min read

I wish someone had told me this years ago

It would have saved me a lot of confusion (and guesswork)

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Mar 31, 2026

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5 min read

Is bipolar disorder neurodivergent?

And does the label even matter?

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Mar 30, 2026

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1 min read

In Practice: Episode two

Is the UK really leading the way with neuroinclusion?

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Mar 24, 2026

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5 min read

Neuroinclusion didn’t start in the UK

Maybe we’re not leading - maybe we’re relearning what was lost

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Mar 17, 2026

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5 min read

The problem with neurodiversity awareness

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Let’s talk about what actually changes organisations.

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Mar 16, 2026

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2 min read

In Practice: 'Awareness to action' framework, and our neuroinclusion policy template

Get your next In Practice resources here.

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Mar 10, 2026

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6 min read

5 ideas for Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Plus what not to do if you want it to mean something.

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Mar 6, 2026

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1 min read

In Practice: Webinar one

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Mar 3, 2026

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7 min read

When nuance gets lost

The Baftas fallout, Tourette’s, racism, and why complexity matters more than ever.

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Feb 24, 2026

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7 min read

When policy blocks inclusion

“It doesn’t fit our ways of working.” Let’s unpack what that really means.

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Feb 22, 2026

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1 min read

In Practice: Episode one

When neurodivergence comes up in a PIP

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Feb 17, 2026

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6 min read

A conversation I can’t stop thinking about

It wasn’t about language. It was about how we respond when we’re challenged.

Feb 10, 2026

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5 min read

What to do when there isn’t a rulebook

Why judgement, not knowledge, is where inclusion gets hard.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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