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Understanding the main neurodivergent conditions

Explore the top seven neurodivergent conditions and learn more about the strengths and weaknesses associated with them.
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Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 14 April 2025

Archie with his dad Dave standing in front of a fjord at dusk. Archie has his left arm around his dads shoulder and they are both smiling at the camera
Archie Whitfield Challenge: 20 stadiums 1 goal: in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield

Archie Whitfield Challenge: 20 stadiums 1 goal: in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 20 February 2025

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A new age kurling mat with pucks in play 1st May Gym

New age kurling

Kurling is another of our fully accessible activities at The Brain Charity.

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A drawing of people sitting and socialising 30th Apr Support groups

Aphasia talking table

Talking with a supportive, small group can be really beneficial for issues with aphasia, whatever the cause.

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Supporters abseil Liverpool Cathedral for The Brain Charity 26th Jul Fundraising

Liverpool Cathedral abseil

Abseil 150ft down Liverpool's iconic Anglican Cathedral to fundraise for The Brain Charity. Book your place now.

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Lydia posing on a bed. Picture used for her article about dyspraxia.

“I felt weird and different, but now it’s my purpose to raise awareness”: Lydia’s dyspraxia journey

Overcoming misunderstandings around dyspraxia

Category: Real life stories

Published: 12 February 2025

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How a head injury caused epilepsy – but became Emma’s path to helping others

Thirty-five years ago, a family walk changed Emma’s life forever

Category: Real life stories

Published: 23 December 2024

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Neurodivergence and debt: how being neurodivergent can impact on managing money

Moray Luke is calling for more understanding of neurodiversity from banks

Category: Real life stories

Published: 11 December 2024

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The impact of speech therapy for people living with aphasia

Harnessing the power of peer support to help others communicate

Category: Real life stories

Published: 4 October 2024

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People of The Brain Charity: Meet Scott

Scott Black is the driving force behind The Brain Charity’s Neuro Gym

Category: Real life stories

Published: 11 July 2024

Information and Advice Officer Diane

People of The Brain Charity: Meet Diane

Information and Advice Officer Diane tells us what she wishes people knew about The Brain Charity

Category: Real life stories

Published: 30 April 2024

Volunteer befriender Kirsty

Volunteer voices: Kirsty’s brain tumour story 

“Giving someone your time and a listening ear is a selfless act”

Category: Real life stories

Published: 10 November 2023

Alan standing in The Brain Food Café where he volunteers

Alan’s head injury story: “I signed up to volunteer after The Brain Charity helped me”

Alan volunteered at The Brain Food Café after experiencing a head injury

Category: Real life stories

Published: 18 September 2023

Moray Luke with one of her bags in brown

Dyspraxic handbag designer says disability inspires her ideas

Moray Luke, who has dyspraxia caused by cerebellitis, wants to shine a light on discrimination and hidden disabilities

Category: Real life stories

Published: 12 June 2023

Author James standing in a garden

Making light of life with epilepsy: dealing with complex partial seizures

James was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 16 and has written a book about his experiences

Category: Real life stories

Published: 6 May 2023

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