Frequently asked questions

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What is neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is the term used to help us understand that some people see the world a bit differently to the way the majority of people do. This doesn't mean that we have different political beliefs or like different music, but the way our minds work, can be a bit different to the majority of the world's population. People with neurodiversities may have, or show signs of many different conditions, including autism, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia, to name a few. There isn't an official list, and it's a relatively loose term. Because people with neurodiversities experience and understand the world in a different ways, there has been a growing interest in helping support people with these conditions to navigate a world which has been setup in ways that might be a bit difficult, confusing, or for some people, plain impossible. But by using empathy, patience, understanding, (and in my experience, a bit of humour), the world can be open to all of those with neurodiversities.
What is "neurodivergent"?

Neurodivergent is the singular form of neurodiverse. This means that a person is neurodivergent, a group is neurodiverse.
Do I need a diagnosis to work with you?

No! I work with people with diagnosis, people without, and people who suspect they may have a neurodiversity which hasn't been explored yet. I also work with anyone who just needs a bit of help. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to talk about this more.
Where are the cats?

There are three cats hiding in various places on the website. No one's found them all, yet....
Do you use AI?

By and large, I don't. I don't generally encourage students to use it, other than in a very initial, cursory level. I do use some simple AI generated images on this website. A big part of education for all learners and levels is now developing your own skills independent of AI. Systems to detect AI in coursework are getting better every single day. Using it is a bad habit that I discourage, as using it leads to reliance, which is not a good long term strategy for learning or passing courses!