Jan 2026 – Written for Ability Beyond Borders (www.abilitybeyondborders.org) Neurodivergence, a mode of being in which an individual’s mind operates differently to what is considered “typical” by many people in society, is inherently a highly political subject. In understanding the roles taken by neurodivergent individuals in society, it is important to consider how neurodivergence can…

September 2025 – Written for Ability Beyond Borders (www.abilitybeyondborders.org) For neurodivergent individuals such as those diagnosed with Autism or ADHD, access to healthcare to the same standard as others can be a complicated issue. For example, someone may encounter issues with communicating their needs to medical professionals, or they may require extra support with the…

Image Credit: Shelby Murphy Figueroa on Unsplash.com. July 2025 – Written for Ability Beyond Borders (www.abilitybeyondborders.org) In fighting for our rights, it is very important that members of the disabled community understand the concept of intersectionality and always consider how it applies to our advocacy. What does intersectionality mean and why is it important? Intersectionality…

July 2025 – Written for Ability Beyond Borders (www.abilitybeyondborders.org) The experience of autistic people in psychiatric hospitals is an area of significant concern, and has received harrowing media coverage in the UK in recent years. The UK government pledged that, in March 2024, they would reduce the amount of Autistic and learning-disabled people in psychiatric…

September 2025 – Original article written for Ability Beyond Borders (www.abilitybeyondborders.org) In advocating for the rights of the neurodivergent community, the ability of such individuals to communicate within society’s “norms” is an extremely important factor to consider. Within this, those who speak with a stutter are one example of a group that faces social exclusion…

March 2025 – Written for Ability Beyond Borders (www.abilitybeyondborders.org) As we all know, authoritarianism and armed conflict are both factors that can have profound implications on human rights and quality of life. What is important to remember, however, is that both of these affect disabled and neurodivergent individuals (such as those with diagnoses such as…