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Trailblazing autistic ironman Sam Holness excited for ‘biggest race of my life’

Londoner Sam Holness will break new ground when he becomes the first openly autistic triathlete to compete at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. The 29-year-old completed his first full Ironman of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and marathon ...

06 Oct 2022 at 14:33

City

John Lewis reveals interview questions online in inclusivity drive

John Lewis has started publishing interview questions online, in a move which could benefit neurodiverse applicants. People applying for jobs at the retail group, which also includes Waitrose, can now view a list of compliancy-based interview ...

26 Apr 2024 at 16:13

Health & Wellbeing

Facing a long wait for an ADHD assessment? Here’s how to cope in the meantime

NHS waiting lists for adult ADHD assessments can be very lengthy, reports suggest. In some areas of the UK, it could take up to eight years to get through the backlog, a recent BBC investigation suggests. Increased awareness around the ...

26 Jul 2024 at 14:33

Health

Mum who found it ‘really hard’ to play with her son gets ‘mindblowing’ yet ‘reassuring’ ADHD diagnosis at 37 years old

A mum diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the age of 37 has said the “mindblowing” yet “reassuring” discovery made her realise why she sometimes found it difficult to give her son the “attention he ...

16 Mar 2023 at 07:00

Health

Mother who felt ‘broken’ diagnosed with ADHD at 36 and now helps others with condition practise mindful gardening

A mother who was diagnosed with ADHD at 36 after growing up thinking she was “broken” now helps other women with the condition practise mindful gardening through her business after discovering the hobby “allowed her brain to ...

03 Jul 2024 at 06:30

Life

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

Podcasts have been shown to have academic, educational and accessibility benefits, and each podcast pick for this week does exactly that. 1. The Mind Full Podcast Streaming platform: All streaming platforms Genre: Health ...

10 Oct 2024 at 08:55

Your community

Neurodiversity in Education conference in Kilkenny is a great success

A conference exploring and understanding Neurodiversity in Education was held in Kilkenny on Friday. Led by Jeanette Delahunty and the team at TSK Academy, the event aimed to support neurodivergent students of all ages. ...

25 Mar 2024 at 12:33

Nenagh Live

'Can't wait for adults any longer' - Tipp teenager kicks off autism rights protest at Dáil

Ardfinnan's Cara Darmody kicked off her campaign outside Leinster House this morning to advocate form better autism services and assessments nationwide. The 13-year-old brought her chair and a bag of snacks to Leinster ...

18 Jun 2024 at 18:33

City

Workplaces must change attitudes to neurodiversity, says chef Heston Blumenthal

Heston Blumenthal has called for a change in attitudes to neurodiversity in the workplace after being diagnosed as bipolar. The esteemed chef and restaurateur said he was diagnosed with the mental health condition in ...

20 May 2024 at 09:51

Health & Wellbeing

How to build an ADHD-proof morning routine

A new Amazon campaign has been launched to highlight the functions its Alexa virtual assistant has that can support people who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In celebration of ...

19 Mar 2024 at 12:23

Health & Wellbeing

Signs you might have undiagnosed ADHD as an adult

Millions of people in the UK have ADHD, including a host of celebrities such as Ant McPartlin, Ben Fogle, Zoe Ball, Lily Allen and Richard Branson. Yet according to ADHD UK, it’s thought more than 80% of ...

30 Sept 2024 at 08:15

Home

Entertaining and diverse line-up unveiled for Bounce Arts Festival 2024

Bounce, Northern Ireland’s most diverse and eclectic arts festival featuring more than 60 d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists from across Ireland and the UK, was unveiled this week. The 13th ...

04 Sept 2024 at 15:33

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