Spectrum Spark
A Journey Toward True Inclusion for All
recent posts
- Dignity Amid Austerity: The Struggle for Disability Rights
- Why Neurodiversity Week is Important for All Neurodivergent People
- Two Worlds, One Life: Navigating the Highs and Lows of ADHD and Autism Together
- Failing our ASN pupils: The urgent need for real inclusive education in Scotland
- The Tougher Side of Autistic/ADHD Relationships: Navigating Challenges with Patience and Compassion
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Category: Accessibility and Inclusion
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Across the UK, vulnerable individuals are being pushed further into the margins of society, denied the essential support they need to live with dignity, and forced to endure an increasingly hostile system that ignores our struggles and humanity.
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It is a time to acknowledge the challenges, disparities, and oppression that many neurodivergent individuals face, as well as to celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and contributions that these individuals bring to society
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When one partner is ADHD and the other is autistic, life can feel like an intricate dance—sometimes in sync, sometimes stepping on toes—but always evolving.
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The report highlights a staggering increase in the number of pupils requiring additional support, with 40% of Scottish school children—approximately 285,000—now identified as having ASN.
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Throughout history, societies have often feared what they do not understand, and in the case of autism, this fear has led to exclusion, misunderstanding, and marginalisation.
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Autistic masking, or camouflaging, is something we often do to survive in a world that doesn’t fully understand us. It’s a process of consciously or unconsciously suppressing or modifying our autistic traits to fit the norms and expectations that society has set.
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