Small Talk

It is not just the austistic who are uncomfortable with small talk. Other types of neurodiversity also struggle with small talk. The key here is the ratio of clinical thinking to emotional thinking. The more a person’s intelligence is clinical the less comfortable...

Is the education system in the UK fit for purpose?

Is the education system in the UK fit for purpose? From my experience and research, because of societal pressures, league tables and the national curriculum, pupils are most likely to reach their potential in UK schools if they fall into the following categories: They...

Physical Health vs Mental Health

Often there is confusion between physical health & mental health – let me share my understanding. To achieve good physical health the following needs must be met: nutritional, exercise, respiratory & sexual. To achieve good mental health the following...

Neurodiverse definition

What is neurodiversity and what does it mean? I shall share my understanding below Most people accept that we are all slightly different and interact with the world slightly differently.  Neurotypical are those who fall into the narrow range that might be considered...