Divergent Brains

Divergent Brains is the culmination of our lived experiences as autistic individuals, our subsequent frustration at being so deeply misunderstood, and our desires to break down the societal barriers we’ve experienced so that others need not be limited by them. No two autistic people are alike and yet neurodiversity training so often focuses on one, generic portrayal of autistic experience. This reliance on stereotypes reinforces dangerous misconceptions and limits society’s understanding of what it actually means to be autistic. We take a tailored approach and place our emphasis on authenticity and lived experience as autistic people. We commit to delivering bespoke, practical solutions which take the breadth of diversity in the autistic and wider neurodivergent community into account. This community is at the centre of everything we do. We will never claim to be experts in anyone’s lives but our own, and firmly believe that it is not our place to speak for others; instead amplifying their voices and bringing attention to under-represented parts of the community. We combine our personal experiences with up-to-date, autistic-led research in order to share accurate, meaningful information and offer practical advice to drive and support change towards a more accessible and inclusive society.