I had the opportunity to write this piece for The Conversation about something we often underestimate in Tourette syndrome: the extraordinary amount of effort many people expend trying to suppress their tics. People may appear relatively tic-free in a classroom, workplace, clinic or on a stage, but that outward appearance can hide an exhausting internal…

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A huge thank you to Zhenya Budarahina for an absolutely brilliant presentation on “Autistic Identity”, what it means for people and how to explore it.   For those who may wish to see the slides again, along with providing the Timestamps below so people can pause to read them, I have also included Zhenya’s PDF…

Scientists comment on the Channel 4 TV show ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ Prof Katya Rubia, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, said: “My own contribution to this programme has been largely misrepresented as my comments were cherry-picked, truncated and presented out of context to make them fit into…

Yesterday, Channel 4 broadcast a documentary titled ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’. Responding to the documentary, Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, commented: “The way we speak about neurodevelopmental conditions really matters. It can fuel harmful stigma experienced by people living with the condition and risk discouraging people from seeking the support…

The latest NHS England autism assessment figures out today show the scale of a growing crisis. Too many autistic people and their families are waiting months, and often years, for an assessment. That means delayed support, missed opportunities in education and employment, and worsening unmet need. Successive governments have failed to address rising waiting times.…

We’ve launched a research survey into ADHD and autism assessments. The goal is to bring the reality of your lived experience directly to the Government, who don’t currently understand the rise in demand for assessment. If you, your child or someone you support has been on a ADHD or Autism waitlist at any point over…

For anyone who hasn’t yet seen the BBC’s Lifeline Appeal for Tourettes Action, there are only 14 days left for people to view it on the BBC website. Share This Post:

Linkedin: Emma McNally’s Post Lots of work going on behind the scenes to pull this together but we are thrilled to have been given this amazing opportunity. Huge thanks to Danielle, Matthew and Freya for opening up their lives, and also to Eddie Marsan for being our wonderful presenter. We are so grateful to them…

The screening was made possible thanks to the passion and determination of musician Paul Stanworth, who, following the BAFTA incident, approached Dawn Butler MP to discuss the film and the wider issues facing the Tourette community. Dawn’s support and commitment helped bring this important conversation into Parliament, and we are incredibly grateful to them both…

A big thank you to Alex Lowery for sharing his experience on an “Autism into Employment Course” with the HFT charity.   For those who were unable to attend, please find the recording below. Dream Guest IT Consultant Share This Post: