We Too Are One: Making a world more inclusive for AuDHD people.

We’re continuing our exploration of the neurodivergent experience from all angles, and in this episode we turn to a perspective that sits right at the centre of many young people’s lives: education. My guest is Laura Hamson, School Improvement Manager for SEND and Inclusion at Hampshire County Council. Laura has oversight of special schools, resource provisions and inclusive practice across Hampshire — giving her a unique, whole-system view of what makes the difference for neurodivergent children in today’s classrooms. If you’ve listened to earlier episodes with Grant and Jane, you’ll know we’ve been building a rounded picture of the challenges families face. Laura brings another crucial part of that picture: how schools understand neurodivergence, how they support children, and what really helps young people feel they belong. In this episode, we cover topics including: The biggest factors that help neurodivergent children thrive in school. How “ordinarily available provision” can transform inclusion for whole classes. The importance of communication between schools and parents. How attitudes towards different learning needs have changed over the decades. What the corporate world can learn from the education sector about inclusion. To find out more about the work Laura mentions: Hampshire Local Offer — https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/localoffer.page Hampshire Transforming SEND Programme — https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/hampshire-send/transformation Hampshire Improving and Advisory Service (HIAS) Moodle — https://hias-moodle.mylearningapp.com/ (login required for some materials) For feedback, suggestions or to get in touch, please email [email protected] ✍🏻To find out more about AUDHD UK, make a donation or get involved, visit https://www.wetooareonepodcast.com/ 🌎

This episode explores the fascinating connection between neurodivergence and club culture — and asks why so many neurodivergent people are drawn to dance music and the dancefloor. My guest is Harold Heath — DJ, writer and producer — who’s written extensively about this very topic in publications including DJ Magazine. Harold has spent decades in electronic music, both behind the decks and behind the words, and his perspective on what draws neurodivergent people to this world is as thoughtful as it is relatable. If you’ve ever wondered why the club feels like home, or why DJing itself seems to speak to certain neurotypes, this conversation will hit close to heart. In this episode, we cover topics including: The shared experiences between DJs and neurodivergent thinkers. Why sensory-rich club environments can sometimes feel calming, not overwhelming. How dopamine, predictability and surprise all play a role in our love of dance music. The roots of club culture as a space for belonging and inclusion. What Harold’s own journey through ADHD and autism has taught him about creativity, resilience and self-understanding. Find out more about Harold on his Linktree 📸  The "explicit" mark is on this episode because there is the occasional swear word, so be mindful when listening 🙏🏻 For feedback, suggestions or to get in touch, please email [email protected] ✍🏻To find out more about AUDHD UK, make a donation or get involved, visit https://www.wetooareonepodcast.com/ 🌎

This episode focuses on something I’m contacted about more than almost anything else — the experience of being a parent whose child is going through the ADHD diagnosis journey. My guest is Grant Wilson, a father whose openness, humility and courage in sharing his family’s story has touched me deeply. Grant and I first got in touch when a friend shared some of my early ADHD reels and podcasts with him, and he reached out to say they’d helped him and his son. That simple act of encouragement, along with messages from others like him, played a huge part in giving me the confidence to take the leap from short videos to podcasting. Having him on the show now feels like a full-circle moment. Grant speaks with honesty about what it was like when the school first suggested his son might have ADHD, how he and his wife navigated the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and the moment they realised just how much their son had been struggling beneath the surface. It’s a story of love, learning and transformation that every parent on this path will recognise. In this episode, we cover topics including: The challenges parents face when navigating the ADHD diagnosis system in the UK. The emotional journey of coming to terms with a child’s diagnosis. How small, practical accommodations can make a big difference day to day. What happens when understanding leads to empathy — and healing for the whole family. Why Grant’s experience inspired him to encourage others to share their own stories. For feedback, suggestions or to get in touch, please email [email protected] ✍🏻 To find out more about AUDHD UK, make a donation or get involved, visit https://www.wetooareonepodcast.com/ 🌎

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to build inclusive communities — not just in theory, but in practice. My guest is Paul Ginsberg, an ADHD coach and long-time advocate for inclusion. Paul is highly active in the vast Salesforce ecosystem — which, if you’re not from a tech background, is a global technology company best known for its cloud software that helps organisations manage customer relationships. Paul has been right at the heart of making those spaces genuinely welcoming and inclusive, and whilst the technology industry brought us together, our discussion is much broader. Inclusivity for neurodivergent people is especially complex, because unlike other differences, society doesn’t yet have a clear frame for what it looks like. In our conversation, Paul and I explore what it takes to create spaces — in workplaces and beyond — where people feel safe, seen and able to be themselves. In this episode, we cover topics including: What true inclusion means when neurodivergence is part of the picture. The lessons from community-building that can help reshape corporate culture. How Paul’s own ADHD, dyspraxia and autism shape his understanding of belonging. Why labels can be helpful as search terms, but not as identities. Practical ways leaders can make workplaces more accessible for neurodivergent people. To find out more about Paul’s work, visit Naturally Paul Coaching 🌐 For feedback, suggestions or to get in touch, please email [email protected] ✍🏻 To find out more about AUDHD UK, make a donation or get involved, visit https://www.wetooareonepodcast.com/ 🌎

We’re only on the second episode of the new series, and already we’re turning to one of the questions I’m contacted about most often: the ADHD diagnosis journey for children. My guest is Jane Lambert, CEO of the Makewell Clinic in Milton Keynes. Jane is a nurse by background, an adoptive parent of three daughters with neurodivergent needs, and the driving force behind Makewell — a clinic she founded to be the change she wanted to see in the world. Her mission is not just to provide assessments, but to create a calming, supportive environment and to advocate for families navigating what can be a long and exhausting path. If you’re a parent currently facing this process, or you want to better understand what families go through, Jane’s story will really speak to you. In this episode, we cover topics including: The reality of navigating the UK system for children’s ADHD diagnosis. Why even private clinics are struggling to meet demand. How Jane built Makewell to do things differently and support families more holistically. The practical advice Jane gives parents who are waiting for an assessment. The role of advocacy, community, and peer support alongside clinical services. To find out more about Jane’s work, visit the Makewell Clinic 🌐 For feedback, suggestions or to get in touch, please email [email protected] ✍🏻 To find out more about AUDHD UK, make a donation or get involved, visit https://www.wetooareonepodcast.com/ 🌎