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The Hidden Face of ADHD in Women: What I Learned Through Diagnosis, Research, and Real Support
A powerful look at ADHD in women — late diagnosis, masking, trauma bonds, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. A personal story blended with science and lived truth.
Understanding Types of Neurodiversity Exploring the natural variation in how human brains process information, communicate, and experience the world
Types of Neurodiversity | NAAVoices.com NAAVoices.com Understanding Types of Neurodiversity Exploring the natural variation in how human brains process information, communicate, and experience the world Survivor-led | Neuro-affirming | Evidence-informed What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the understanding that human brains and minds naturally differ from one another. Just as biodiversity describes the variety of life
NAAVoices.com I Need Support With… Neurodiversity A plain-English guide for England & Wales
A plain‑English guide to understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals in England and Wales, offering clear explanations, practical strategies and accessible pathways for families, carers and professionals.
Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals: Multi‑Agency Guidance and Pathways for Health, Education and Social Care
A practical multi‑agency guide outlining clear pathways and coordinated responsibilities across health, education and social care to support neurodivergent individuals with consistency, accessibility and dignity.
Mental Health & Neurodiversity Helplines and Organisations.
Mental Health & Neurodiversity Support Resources | NAAVoices.com NAAVoices.com Empowering voices, supporting recovery 🚨 In immediate danger? Call 999 | Urgent mental health support: 111 (Option 2) Mental Health & Neurodiversity Support Comprehensive resources for individuals, families, and professionals What type of support are you looking for? 🧠 Mental Health Support Crisis helplines, NHS services,
🧠Neurodiversity and Domestic Abuse 💜
Neurodiversity and Domestic Abuse | Support & Resources Skip to main content ⚠️ Quick Exit 🆘 Need Immediate Help? Emergency Services 999 National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 National Autistic Society 0808 800 4104 Autism ADHD Barriers Legal Rights Support Services For Professionals ⚠️ Content Warning This page discusses domestic abuse, coercive control, and
Neurodiversity-Affirming Guidance & UK Support Pathways for Health, Education and Social Care
NAAVoices – Neurodiversity-Affirming Guidance & UK Support Pathways NAAVoices About For Parents For Professionals For Schools Resources Choose Your Path 👨👩👧👦 Parents & Carers School support, assessments, rights 👨⚕️ Healthcare Professionals Clinical pathways, NICE guidance 🏫 Schools & Educators SEND/ALN frameworks, adjustments Neurodiversity-Affirming Guidance for Real Life UK pathways, evidence-based strategies, and ready-to-use templates —
When ADHD Met PTSD: How Trauma Rewired My Brain and How Understanding That Saved Me
Content note: This piece discusses suicidal ideation and trauma. If you’re struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Resources are at the end. For 34 years, I lived with ADHD, and never once needed mental health services. I’d worked through the front line during COVID, wards, diabetes clinics, and mental health services. Thirty-hour weeks, raising
When the Training Becomes Personal
When the Training Becomes Personal December 28, 2025 I’ve just completed the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery training, and it was tougher than expected. I began to deepen my understanding of supporting others through this. Facing how deeply it resonated with my own experiences required absolute honesty, humility, and resilience. This process reinforced a critical point: recovery
Mental Health and Neurodiversity – Understanding the Link
A detailed, evidence-informed blog for survivors, families, and professionals By Laura Prince | NAAVoices.com Why This Conversation Matters Neurodiversity and mental health are deeply interconnected — not because neurodivergent people are ‘predisposed’ to mental illness, but because society has historically failed to recognise, support, and accommodate different neurotypes. Research consistently shows that autistic, ADHD, and
