Neuro Power Mental Health Support

11/07/2025

Looks awesome.

💡 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 💡
Ep. 10 – Autism Assessments: Breakthroughs in Self-Discovery and Identity

What happens when masking is mistaken for coping? When diagnosis arrives after decades of exhaustion and autistic burnout? When finding your truth means unlearning almost everything you were told about yourself?

In this powerful episode, autism and ADHD coach “Alfi” shares her late-diagnosis journey alongside Clinical Psychologist Dr. Katie Adolphus and host Dr. Esther Cole. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, the transformative clarity of diagnosis, and the liberating shift from surviving to self-accepting.

🎧 A must-listen for:
🔹 Late-diagnosed autistic individuals
🔹 Parents, educators & mental health professionals
🔹 Anyone curious about the difference between masking and adapting—and the radical power of knowing who you are.
🔹 Wanting a deeper understanding of key terms like “rejection sensitivity”, “autistic burnout” and “internal autism”…

💬 “Diagnosis gave me back my story.” – Alfi

https://www.lifespanpsychology.co.uk/podcast/episode/2b1211b1/autism-assessments-breakthroughs-in-self-discovery-and-identity

20/04/2025

Reasons we're struggling financially

23/11/2024

What do you do that makes you feel calm? How do you or your child feel regulated? For my son, it's the physical activity combined with inclusive approach of Exeter Self Defence Academy. He's now a Green Belt.

09/11/2024

Sometimes it feels never-ending

Sometimes my frustration was written up as aggressive.
Often my anxiety and tears were met with blank faces.
Sometimes others told me it wasn't like I said it was.
Often the replies were long and confusing.
Many times I was sent round and round, trying to speak to someone, anyone.

I wanted to write and draw what it was like.
How we are expected to hold steady while attempting to navigate systems with no road map, no time frames.
And I wanted to draw our story not what others perceived or told me.

Next Wednesday lunchtime join me for my webinar Processing and Exploring our Experiences.

Recording will be sent to all those who purchase a ticket.

Wednesday November 13th 12-1.30pm.

See you there.x

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/processing-and-exploring-our-experiences-with-missing-the-mark-tickets-1048250664957?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/10/2024

I'm really looking forward to the National Education Conference tomorrow with The PDA Space. Can't wait to spread the word on acceptance and all things PDA. Contact me if there is anything you'd like me to discuss with educators. Photo of my PDA son!

15/07/2024

Have a look at this!

Very thrilled to be supporting Lucia with this much needed piece of neuor-affirming research.
I know time is a really precious commodity as a parent whose child is unable to attend school, but if you can spare some, please do.
Follow the link below for more info/details on participating.
Many Thanks. Jodie
https://herts.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CxSJu0fwsFI1tI

25/06/2024

Thought of the day.

21/06/2024

It's arrived! PAST - Positive Assessments Support and Training

03/06/2024

Would highly recommend

As summer is on our doorstep, we are thrilled to support local communities and offer free raffle vouchers for your summer fairs and events if you have raffles.

Exeter Self-Defence Academy is actively supporting local events and if you are organising an event over summer, can you please let us know and perhaps we could join you with our stall and bring some entertainment on board (if possible).

Please feel free to get in touch or pass on our contact details.

30/05/2024

Taken from Tigger Pritchard: Neuroaffirming Advocate, Consultant and Trainer as a direct quote from the amazing Luke Beardon

26/05/2024

Your Mental Health Matters

25/05/2024

Our neurodivergent young people should be able to take part in the activities they love. Now an orange belt. Supported by his amazing coaches and his mum ❤️