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It’s Not All About IT… Breaking the Stigma in Employment Choices for Autistic & Neurodivergent People

Information and technology (IT) have boomed over the past 30 years and become an integral part of the modern developed world. Employment opportunities in IT exploded alongside this growth and created pathways for autistic people in finding job security in an industry that has been stigmatised as the place where the ‘geeks’ gravitate. Software giants …

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An Introduction to Self-Advocacy & Self-determination Skills. What Are They and Why Are They So Important?

by Barb Cook M.Aut.(Edu), Dip.HSc.(Nut), Developmental Educator, Integrative Neurodivergent Nutritionist & Adult ADHD Coach Neurodivergent people often experience challenges in exercising skills associated with self-determination and self-advocacy. Self-determination and self-advocacy are pinnacle life skills that drives your success in education, employment, independence and within society. With the right supports, tools and strategies, you can develop …

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Self-Monitoring – The Art of Checking In On Yourself by Barb Cook

Self-monitoring is a great practice we can all implement in our daily lives. But what does self-monitoring entail? And why should (and how can) you do it? Self-monitoring can help you to keep check on what you are doing at any given moment. For instance, is what you are doing really what you are supposed to be …

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What is Self-Care & My Top 4 Self-Care Tips by Barb Cook

Self-care is an essential tool to develop in everyday life as it is critical to maintaining good mental and physical health. But what is self-care, and how do you do it? Self-care is all about putting yourself and your needs first. It’s about knowing what serves you best and implementing that into your daily life. …

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