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When “Just ask for help” Isn’t That Simple
The words "It's okay to ask for help" on a purple background with NE logo and an outstretched hand We’ve all heard it before. A friend,...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Aug 123 min read


Surviving The Summer Holidays
The words 'Summer Survival Guide' on a pink and orange background Summer holidays in the UK can be a blessing—and a battle. For...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Aug 53 min read


“High-Functioning” Doesn’t Mean Not Struggling
Why this label can hurt more than help – and how to talk about it differently Purple, blue and green background, with the words "I'm not...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jul 283 min read


“No, I’m not lazy”: When Fatigue, Burnout, and Executive Dysfunction Collide
Orange background with white text that reads 'No, I'm not lazy' There’s a moment many of us know too well: You wake up with the best...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jul 214 min read


Accessible Outdoors Month 2025: Making Nature Open to Every Body and Every Brain
Blue background with title of blog post in white writing, and symbols of a tree, a wheelchair user, and a brain, with NE logo underneath...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jul 153 min read


Disability Pride Month: Honouring Neurodivergent Identity and Collective Power
Background of overlapping circles in purple, blue, orange and green, with the words "Celebrating Disability Pride Month, Honouring...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jul 122 min read


Pride Series 4: Celebrating Joy and Resilience: Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Pride
Image of 3 individuals holding rainbow flags, dressed in rainbow colours with the words 'proud', 'valid', and 'resilient' in speech...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 303 min read


“I Don’t Know How to Explain It” – When Communication Barriers Cause Disconnect
Communication passport with a unicorn on the front, and two speech bubbles that say 'I process information slowly' and 'I often need...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 274 min read


Pride Series Part 3: Gender Diversity and Neurodivergence
Words on image read "There is no one way to be yourself - and that is your strength" with a rainbow infinity symbol June is a time for...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 253 min read


Do You See Me?
Learning Disability Week UK 2025 — A Call for True Inclusion Purple background with images of a side profile individual, an ear, and an...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 173 min read


Too Much, Too Blunt, Too Logical
Embracing neurodivergence: Celebrating the beauty of being blunt, logical, and unapologetically yourself. What It’s Really Like to Be...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 154 min read


Neurodivergent Men—It's Time to Talk Wellbeing
Image of side profile of an individual with the title of the blog post next to them Men often face pressure to be strong, stoic, and...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 133 min read


Pride Series Part 2: Sensory Pride — Navigating LGBTQ+ Spaces When You’re Neurodivergent
Image with NE logo on pastel background, headphones, rainbow heart and fidget spinner Pride is powerful. Pride is liberating. Pride is...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 113 min read


Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have: Chronic Illness Through a Neurodivergent Lens
Background of a person with the quote "When your body changes the rules, your life changes too. And that grief is real." When we talk...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 83 min read


Eid al-Adha, Neurodivergence & The Power of Gentle Celebration
Background with moon and stars, and title of blog piece Eid al-Adha — the Festival of Sacrifice — is one of the most significant and...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 63 min read


Pride Series Part 1: “Too Much and Not Enough” — Growing Up Neurodivergent & LGBTQ+
Rainbow background with quote "I always felt different - but I didn't have the words for how or why." For many people who are both...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 33 min read


When It’s Invisible — But Still Real
By Char, Co-Founder of NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC Nimbus Access Card for Char The Access Card Arrived — And It Hit Me Today, my renewed...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
Jun 13 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week (A Response)
📅 Shared with permission by an anonymous contributor Speech bubble with quote "put on your own oxygen mask before helping others" Job...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
May 313 min read


What Can an Occupational Therapist Actually Help With?
Image of a house with chairs, headphones, cup and book around the house When people hear the words occupational therapist (or OT ), they...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
May 303 min read


🌞 Surviving the Social Season: A Neurodivergent Summer Guide
Weddings, BBQs, and saying “no” without guilt Image depicts summary of ways to survive the social season Warm weather is (finally) on its...

NeuroEmpowered Leicester CIC
May 243 min read
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