Issue: neurodiversity
The critical importance of early support and access to services for neurodivergent adolescents

Neurodivergence, which includes autism spectrum condition, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, brings unique strengths. It can also bring its own unique difficulties. Unfortunately, neurodivergent adolescents often face barriers in accessing timely support, impacting their mental health, education, and overall well-being. This was the focus of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), […]

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Understanding rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD, and the role of ACT

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is a term that has gained traction in recent years, particularly in discussions surrounding mental health and emotional well-being. It is not diagnostic in itself but instead refers to an intense emotional response to perceived rejection or criticism, often leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. For individuals with […]

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Celebrating women in science within the ACT community

Some papers that caught our eye! Women have made remarkable contributions to science, breaking barriers and challenging societal norms to advance knowledge and innovation. This is very true for the ACT community, and the contribution of women in ACT has been invaluable. In honour of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11th) […]

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Understanding clinical procrastination: insights from a social media poll 

Towards the end of last year, we reached out to our social media followers with an important question in the realm of mental health:  “When working with clinical procrastination, what would you say most commonly underlies this, in your experience?” The responses were interesting and provided valuable insights that we can explore through the lens […]

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The 5 love languages of neurodivergent people and how ACT can support well-being

For people with neurodivergence, ACT promotes the acceptance of one’s unique neurology and cognitive functioning, helping clients to recognise and embrace their neurological differences as valid aspects of their identity. A top tip when working with neurodivergent clients is to address the idea of their neurodivergent identity. We want our clients to develop a greater […]

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Neurodiversity celebration week – Supporting the mental health of people with neurodivergence

Neurodiversity celebration week is a global initiative that seeks to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding neurological differences. The campaign aims to transform the perception and support of neurodivergent individuals by providing educational institutions and organisations with the chance to acknowledge the numerous talents and advantages that come with being neurodivergent. By encouraging inclusive and equitable […]

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Effective strategies for managing ADHD in adults

How does ADHD present in adults? Whilst we all know the classic presentation of ADHD in children, and the conventional treatment route with childhood diagnosis, the presentation in adults may be more complex. Adults who have only been recently diagnosed may have developed coping mechanisms, which may or may not be successful, in order to […]

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Parent, child, and family outcomes following ACT for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial

The study aimed to test the efficacy of a brief, group-based ACT intervention for mothers and fathers of autistic children, adolescents, and adults. The intervention resulted in gains for parents, with the greatest treatment effects observed for parent depression and family distress, which were maintained at the 4-month follow-up. Parents also reported short-term gains with respect to personal goal attainment, and […]

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Mental health and neurodiversity in young people: what can we do?

The picture currently painted by NHS Digital1 in England is clear; sadly the scale of poor mental health in our population of children and young people is staggering.  In their report dated November 22 from the MHCYP 2017 survey, which has data from 2017, 2020 and 2021, 18% of children between 7 and 16 and […]

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