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Hat talks
A neurodivergent, semi-speaking Speech & Language Therapist
What is it all about?
Welcome to hat.talks, a blog that shares my experiences of being an Autistic, ADHD woman and Speech & Language Therapist.
I’ve spent all of my life thinking I’m different and struggling with my mental health. I was diagnosed as Autistic at 26 and self-diagnosed ADHD shortly afterwards.
As neurodivergent women our voices are often dismissed and unheard. As a Speech & Language Therapist it is my job to advocate for the voice of people who aren’t heard, which includes myself!
As a semi-speaking person, my mission is to make alternative forms of communication just as valued as speech. Everyone deserves their voice to be heard, regardless of how that voice is communicated.
Hat!
latest articles
My experiences of having an assistance dog
One of the most common questions I get asked online is “how can I get an assistance dog?” After doing some autism and ADHD assessments recently and suggesting to people that they may benefit from training their dog as an assistance dog, I thought I’d write about it!
A new country & a new diagnosis: My experiences of Complex PTSD
Earlier this year, I received a new diagnosis, which didn’t come with the relief my autism did. I was diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). In this blog I openly share how I am experiencing and processing this diagnosis.
Supporting semi-speakers
In this blog I share my personal and professional insight in supporting semi-speaking, both for professionals and individuals themselves.
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