Why Rewards Don't Always Work

Why Rewards Don't Always Work

Why Rewards Don't Always WorkEmma Fisher
Published on: 07/06/2026

Rewards can be valuable tools. But they are not universal solutions. They work best when the primary challenge is motivation.

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Is It Autism, Anxiety, or Something Else?

Is It Autism, Anxiety, or Something Else?

Is It Autism, Anxiety, or Something Else?Emma Fisher
Published on: 06/06/2026

Whether the eventual answer involves autism, anxiety, another explanation, or a combination of factors, the most useful starting point is often the same: Become curious about the experience underneath the behaviour. Because the goal isn't simply fi

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Why So Much Neurodivergence Education Feels Disconnected From Lived Experience

Why So Much Neurodivergence Education Feels Disconnected From Lived Experience

Why So Much Neurodivergence Education Feels Disconnected From Lived ExperienceEmma Fisher
Published on: 14/05/2026

Historically, neurodivergence research relied on narrow datasets that excluded lived experience. Modern systems still separate ADHD, autism, trauma, and mental health instead of recognising how they overlap — leaving many ND people unsupported.

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