Neurodiversity Stories 🎙

Neurodiversity Stories 🎙

By Darren Clark Global Neurodiversity ConsultantEducation
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Neurodiversity Stories 🎙 episodes

  • Why I Spent 17 Years Masking My Neurodivergence

    Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

    Guest : Catrina Lowri
    Topic of talk - Why I Spent 17 Years Masking My Neurodivergence
    Catrina founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners to find simple solutions for inclusive practice.
    Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an experienced SENCO and advisory teacher.
    Catrina’s particular area of research is around exclusion prevention. She has written two papers for the Good Autism Practice Journal. The first in 2018 was a case study about preventing exclusion for an autistic, ADHD boy with extreme demand avoidance.
    The second, publish in 2020 looked at reintegrating autistic children into school after a period of persistent absence.
    Catrina believes passionately in true inclusion for all.
    Website https://www.neuroteachers.com/
    To Contact Catrina
    To read her paper on PDA and exclusion prevention
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    To read her paper on Autism and reintegration to school after a period of persistent absence
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    Twitter/ X @neuroteachers
    Threads @ neuroteachersuk
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    Youtube    / @neuroteachers  
    Recent Interviews include;
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1joH...   • Why it’s important that all teachers ...  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wAH...
    Come and join us to hear Catrina's incredible story 📚
    We're thrilled also to share that International Dyslexia Learning Solutions Ltd proudly sponsors Neurodiversity Stories
    International Dyslexia Learning Solutions Ltd is on a mission to break down barriers for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and varying levels of ability worldwide, all thanks to their specialised educational software.
    📚 Curious to know more?
    Dive into their brand-new website and explore the incredible products they offer.
    Join us in supporting inclusive education!
    Check it out: https://www.idlsgroup.com
    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversity 💙
    Please like , share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity 🙌
    And also please check out the website:
    https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/
    Also listen tour podcast on the following channels :
    https://www.neurodiversitystories.com...
    Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7c5o0t3...
    Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    Google Podcast : https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...
    Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/1fc503f4/podcast/rss
    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]
    Looking forward to working with you 🙌
    Neurodiversity Stories was hosted by Darren Clark who is a Dyslexia Influencer and Award Winning Entrepreneur who is Changing perceptions for Neurodiversity globally through speaking,training and consulting and Making Organisations and schools fully SpLD Inclusive and trailblazing awareness
    For more information check out our Neurodiversity Hub : www.neurodiversity-hub.com
    I hope you enjoy our stories and please subscribe to see more.

    55 min
  • "Hester Grainger's Road To Success: An Inspiring Story Of Hope And Determination"

    Delighted to welcome my guest for my Neurodiversity Stories

    Hester Grainger - Late diagnosed ADHDer | Neurodiversity Workplace Consultant | Certified ADHD Coach | Speaker | Freelance Writer
    Topic of talk - "Hester Grainger's Road To Success: An Inspiring Story Of Hope And Determination"
    Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 43, former TV and BBC radio presenter, Hester Grainger is a certified ADHD coach, public speaker and co-founder of neurodiversity consultancy Perfectly Autistic.
    Hester started her career presenting daily on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff and then working on Loose Women and Today With Des and Mel, before moving into a successful career in PR. More recently Hester has had her own evening show on BBC Radio Berkshire.
    Hester and her husband Kelly co-founded Perfectly Autistic, a neurodiversity consultancy on 2020, after Kelly was diagnosed as autistic and then with ADHD in his forites. They support companies through training, talks, webinars and coaching, to be neuro-inclusive, making a positive difference within the workplace. They are also partners with Mind’s Mental Health At Work.
    Hester is mum to two autistic/ADHD children and her daughter was recently diagnosed with dyspraxia. They are a truly neurodivergent family.
    www.perfectlyautistic.co.uk
    www.perfectlyadhd.co.uk
    Come and join us to hear Hester incredible story 📚
    We're thrilled also to share that International Dyslexia Learning Solutions Ltd proudly sponsors Neurodiversity Stories
    International Dyslexia Learning Solutions Ltd is on a mission to break down barriers for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and varying levels of ability worldwide, all thanks to their specialised educational software.
    📚 Curious to know more?
    Dive into their brand-new website and explore the incredible products they offer.
    Join us in supporting inclusive education!
    Check it out: https://www.idlsgroup.com
    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversity 💙
    Please like , share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity 🙌
    And also please check out the website:
    https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/
    Also listen tour podcast on the following channels :
    https://www.neurodiversitystories.com...
    Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7c5o0t3...
    Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    Google Podcast : https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...
    Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/1fc503f4/podcast/rss
    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]
    Looking forward to working with you 🙌
    Neurodiversity Stories was hosted by Darren Clark who is a Dyslexia Influencer and Award Winning Entrepreneur who is Changing perceptions for Neurodiversity globally through speaking,training and consulting and Making Organisations and schools fully SpLD Inclusive and trailblazing awareness
    For more information check out our Neurodiversity Hub : www.neurodiversity-hub.com
    I hope you enjoy our stories and please subscribe to see more.

    54 min
  • Creating A Neurodiverse Workforce !

    Delighted to welcome my final guest for my Neurodiversity Stories 

    Daniel Brooke - Neurodiversity Specialist  

    Topic of talk - Topic - Creating A Neurodiverse Workforce !  

    I founded the company Neurodiversity Specialists to provide organisations with the knowledge and tools to benefit from having a neurodiverse workforce, and to understand the value of neurodiversity. 

    Come and join us to hear Daniel's incredible story by clicking on the link :   

    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty 💙    

    Please like , share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity 🙌

    56 min
  • Overcoming My Dyspraxia Challenges

    Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories  

    Lucy Kemish  

    Topic of talk - Topic - Overcoming My Dyspraxia Challenges !  

    Lucy was Diagnosed with a subarchnoid cyst in 1999 and as a result diagnosed with dyspraxia. Physical challenges such as stairs (this was a big one growing up) and planning such as essay writing, this is still really difficult for her, One of the biggest challenges is that it is invisible You don't look like you struggle.  In 2008, Lucy took on the biggest challenge she had to that date, and went on a month-long expedition to Tanzania and reached the summit of Kilimanjaro.

    Lucy then went onto study 4 years of Speech and Language Therapy at City, University of London. Qualified in 2014 and as you can imagine this was a big struggle!! Lucy credits her amazing family, friends and staff at the university who helped her through. Lucy often like's to think that because she's not meant to be able to certain things, it makes her hungry for more! In 2014 Lucy took on another challenge and carried out a tandem skydive for charity. She Passed her driving test, again a milestone! and now drives an automatic.

    Lucy says that Job interviews were a nightmare. This was a big challenge for her and felt the way she often articulated herself went against her, Lucy knew she just needed a chance to show what she could do and Landed a job in January 2015 - Unfortunately, after a period of ill health, and had to give this up.

    In 2019 Lucy Re-train as a social media marketing manager and set up her own company, LK Digital Marketing.


    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty 💙

    Please like , share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity 🙌

    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]

    And also please check out the website:   https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/

    Also follow us on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neurodivers...

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/7126...

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neurodiverst...

    46 min
  • Understanding Dyslexia From A Neuroscience Perspective!

    Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories  

    Vic Williams - NeuroCoach, Speaker & Author  

    Topic of talk - Topic - Understanding Dyslexia From A Neuroscience Perspective!  

    Our talk will be around understanding dyslexia from a neuroscience perspective. How it impacts business and personal development. Specifically talking about personal development, overcoming self-doubt, working through the things people have said about dyslexics, creative thinking, getting comfortable with reading in public, setting personal development challenges, accountability to a group of people who care.  

    Come and join us to hear Vic's incredible story.  

    For more Information on how to connect with Vic Williams please do check out the following link:  Website: https://vicwilliams.net/

    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty 💙

    Please like , share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity 🙌

    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]

    And also please check out the website:   https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/

    Also follow us on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neurodivers...

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/7126...

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neurodiverst...

    56 min
  • Speaking on the Gloria de Piero’s show, on Times Radio about Dyslexia

    Absolutely delighted to be speaking on the Gloria de Piero’s show, on Times Radio


    In this discussion I shared my Dyslexia story and the personal battle being neurodiverse!


    A massive thank you to The British Dyslexia Association for setting this up and for Times Radio to give such an Incredible platform to help share our message.

    (All recordings are property of Times Radio) 

    29 min
  • My Dyslexia and Dyspraxic journey and the challenges that comes with being diagnosed later in life!

    Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories  

    Keisha Adair Swaby(BSc First Class Hon)  

    My Dyslexia and Dyspraxic journey and the challenges that comes with being diagnosed later in life!  

    Mother, Wife, Inspirational Speaker, Radio Diamond Presenter, Jamaica Parish Ambassador, Project Operations Manager for the Northwest, Founder of Empowering Dyslexics, creating awareness of Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.  

    Topic of talk - Topic - Late Diagnosis - Overcoming challenges  

    My Dyslexia and Dyspraxic journey and the challenges that comes with being diagnosed later in life!  

    Come and join us to hear Keisha Adair Swaby's incredible story.  

    For more Information on how to connect with Keisha Adair Swaby please do check out the following links:  

    Facebook Group : https://youtu.be/6rYA17vZosQ   

    Radio station :  https://www.facebook.com/groups/30432...   

    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty 💙


    Please like , share and subscribe for more videos around #Neurodiversity 🙌    

    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]   

    And also please check out the website:   https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/


    Also follow us on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neurodivers...  

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/7126...  

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neurodiverst...  




    54 min
  • Can the Neurotypical design products for the Neurodiverse ?

    Delighted to announce the next guest for my Neurodiversity Stories  

    Topic : Can the Neurotypical design products for the Neurodiverse ?  

    Stuart Marsden - Experienced project management professional and Chartered Engineer with a PhD in bio-engineering.  

    Designers and engineers don't always make solutions to their own needs, and have to develop skills to learn to understand what users require. Those making solutions for the neurodiverse aren't always neurodiverse themselves, and even when they are, they'll have different needs and different views. We want to talk about empathy and sympathy and experience, and how these things can enable us to better deliver working solutions to neurodiverse users.  

    Come and join us to hear Stuart's incredible story.  

    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty 💙    

    Please like , share and subscribe for more podcasts around #Neurodiversity 🙌

    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]   And also please check out the website: https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/

    Also follow us on:  I

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neurodivers...  

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/7126...  

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/neurodiverst...   

    Delighted to announce our NEW Sponsor for Neurodiversity Stories 📚  

    Claro Writing Helper  

    The goal of Claro Writing Helper is to reduce the overwhelm and stress when creating long structured pieces of writing. The software does that by both teaching the process for creating this structured work and also guides you through this process by helping you to focus only on the things that are important at each stage.  

    For more information please check out the blog : https://lnkd.in/evK2yTw


    55 min
  • Victim of bullies and an education system that branded him stupid because of his Dyslexia

    Growing up in the 1990s, secondary school was a nightmare for him. The victim of bullies and an education system that branded him stupid and brutalised his sense of self-worth, one of the most astonishing things about Darren is that he isn’t bitter or angry. He just wants to make the world a better place for neurodiverse people – somewhere that values the neurological differences that give people unusual perspectives and the capacity to think outside the box. Darren was not diagnosed with dyslexia until he was 37, but even if he’d had the diagnosis it’s possible it wouldn’t have made much difference to the way the education system would have treated him in the 1990s. He spent most of his school days in “The Unit”, a tatty, uninsulated portacabin on the edge of the school grounds where the “problem” kids were sent - allegedly to receive additional support, but in practice to get them out of the way. He was not even entered for exams – he was given colouring books to pass the time while his friends and classmates sat their GCSEs.

    My aim with Neurodiversity Stories is to educate, inspire and motivate people to see a different side to Neurodiversty 💙    

    Please like , share and subscribe for more podcats around #Neurodiversity 🙌    

    If you would like to appear on one of my Neurodiversity Stories then please contact me on: [email protected]   

    And also please check out the website: https://www.neurodiversitystories.com/


    14 min

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