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Supporting Trans Autistic Young People in Schools
Schools play a crucial role in shaping the identities and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse Autistic youth. Supportive environments promote self-esteem and mental health, while unsupportive settings lead to serious consequences. By fostering understanding, implementing inclusive practices, and prioritizing diverse education, schools can help these individuals thrive academically and socially.
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Transforming Cancer Services: Voices of the Neurodivergent
In 2023, the project “What I’d Like to Say” project examined the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent individuals with cancer services. Following the initial findings, phase two focused on solutions, gathering suggestions for improvement through discussions and art-based methods. A new screening project aims to enhance service experiences for marginalized communities.
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Resilience is a burden
The author explores the complex journey of healing from a traumatic past, emphasizing that happiness doesn’t require an absence of hardship. They highlight the struggle to release anger and the burden of resilience, asserting that survivors are more than their experiences. Ultimately, they stress personal agency in choosing which memories to confront.