THINKING OUT LOUD. LOOKING BENEATH THE OBVIOUS.
Ideas that make neurodivergence
make more sense.
A collection of practical insights, honest reflections and quietly bold questions exploring neurodivergence in real life.
From workplace culture and inclusive leadership to education, behaviour and the gap between knowing and doing — these are the conversations that invite us to look differently at people, systems and the experiences they create.
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SEND Reform: FE's Role with Neurodivergent Learners
by: Maisie CassPublished on: 11/05/2026Further Education sits between school and employment, supporting increasing independence alongside needs that do not disappear at 16. What must SEND reform understand about this overlooked transition?
Neurodivergent Apprentices: Building a Better Bridge into the Workplace
by: Maisie CassPublished on: 09/02/2026Apprenticeships can create a powerful bridge between education and employment — but they are not automatically neuroinclusive. Here’s how employers and training providers can design that transition with greater clarity, curiosity and care.
The Cost of Misunderstanding Neurodiversity at Work
by: Maisie CassPublished on: 02/02/2026Workplace difficulties rarely begin as expensive problems. They become expensive when early signs of friction are misunderstood, avoided or allowed to escalate.
ADHD Training, Employers Take Note
by: Maisie CassPublished on: 29/08/2025A London tribunal has ruled that Capgemini discriminated by refusing ADHD training recommended by occupational health. Employers, this isn’t a loophole. It’s a vital part of creating psychologically safe workplaces where neurodiverse talent thrives.
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