NeuroCompass

05/06/2026

Some lovely, quick, self care ideas here 🥰

05/06/2026

RSD in women and girls......

For many autistic girls and women, the experience of rejection, or even the possibility of rejection, can feel overwhelming in a way that's hard to explain to others. A change in someone's tone. A message left on read. Feedback that was meant kindly but landed like a blow.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) isn't about being "too sensitive." It's connected to real experiences: years of emotional invalidation, the exhaustion of masking, heightened pattern recognition, and differences in how emotions are processed and felt in the body.
Our new blog looks at all of this, what RSD is, how it develops, and what neuroaffirmative support can look like.

If this resonates with you, or with someone you support, we hope it helps to have a name for it, and to know you're not alone.

Read the full blog here via the link in the comments.

03/06/2026

Neurodiversity in Business – Drop-In Support

Do you run a business, work freelance, have a side hustle, or simply find that you process information differently in work settings?

My relaxed drop-in sessions offer a supportive space to talk through challenges, explore practical strategies, and find ways of working that suit your brain.

✔ Explore practical strategies
✔ Talk through challenges
✔ Reduce overwhelm
✔ Share ideas
✔ Connect with someone who "gets it"
✔ Open to all who process differently

Whether you're navigating organisation, time management, motivation, communication, burnout, or simply looking for a sounding board, you're welcome to come along.

📍 The Kiln, Worcester
📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026 & Wednesday 1st July 2026
⏰ 9.30am – 12.30pm

⭐ Free for Kiln Members
⭐ £10 for Non-Members

For more information:
📧 [email protected]

29/05/2026

✨Introducing NeuroCompass Circle ✨

A supportive, neuroaffirming space to connect with others, be your authentic self, and feel understood without pressure or expectations.

NeuroCompass Circle is a relaxed support group for neurodivergent adults focused on connection, community, and wider understanding. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, exploring your identity, or simply looking for a space where you can unmask and just be, you are welcome here.

Together, we can explore (if wanted) things like:
💬 Unmasking and self-understanding
🌿 Sensory needs and regulation
🧠 Organisation and executive function strategies
⚡ Managing overwhelm and burnout
🤝 Building confidence and connection
✨ Sharing experiences in a supportive environment

There is absolutely no pressure to talk, engage in supportive conversation, or share personal experiences, listening is participation too. Supportive discussions and strategy-based conversations will be available during the session for anyone who would find them helpful, engaging in these is always completely optional.

The group is designed to feel calm, welcoming and easy-going. You’re welcome to bring along anything that helps you feel comfortable, for example:
🎧 Headphones
🖍 A colouring book or sketchpad
🌀 Fidgets or sensory tools
☕ Your favourite drink cup to fill up with a lovely drink

The venue doesn’t have a car park but there is on street parking available locally, and we kindly ask attendees to purchase a drink/snack from the venue where possible to support the space hosting us.

📍 Date: Wednesday 24th June
⏰ Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
📍 Place: The Lemon Tart Café, 71 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1SB
💷 Price: £8

To book either:
• Search NeuroCompass on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/neurocompass-121350232802

• Email: [email protected]

A huge thank you to Lemon Tart Café for kindly hosting NeuroCompass
Circle and helping us create a welcoming community space.

Come as you are. No masking required. 💙

29/05/2026

Some days our brains are full of ideas, jobs, reminders and “I should really do that…” thoughts before we’ve even had breakfast – I know mine is!

I know that trying to do everything often leads to overwhelm, shutdown, or feeling like we’ve failed before the day has even started.

I’m actually using this approach myself today and thought I would share it because sometimes we all need a reminder that realistic planning is enough. 💙

This simple planning idea can help:
🧠 Start with a brain dump
⭐ Pick your realistic “Today’s Wants”
✨ Add a few “Today’s Mights” if energy allows
📝 Move everything else onto a “Wish List for Another Day”

Using post-it notes can also make tasks feel more manageable. Breaking things down into smaller steps helps move away from the overwhelming “big picture” and allows you to focus on completing one small task at a time. There is also something really satisfying about moving, removing, or reordering tasks as the day changes.

Not every task needs to happen today — and that’s okay.

A realistic plan is often far more supportive than an ambitious one. Small, achievable steps can build momentum, reduce pressure, and help protect energy levels throughout the day.

What’s one small thing you could focus on today?

25/05/2026

✨ Introducing NeuroCompass Circle ✨

A supportive, neuroaffirming space to connect with others, be your authentic self, and feel understood without pressure or expectations.

NeuroCompass Circle is a relaxed support group for neurodivergent adults focused on connection, community, and wider understanding. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, exploring your identity, or simply looking for a space where you can unmask and just be, you are welcome here.

Together, we can explore (if wanted) things like:
💬 Unmasking and self-understanding
🌿 Sensory needs and regulation
🧠 Organisation and executive function strategies
⚡ Managing overwhelm and burnout
🤝 Building confidence and connection
✨ Sharing experiences in a supportive environment

There is absolutely no pressure to talk, engage in supportive conversation, or share personal experiences, listening is participation too. Supportive discussions and strategy-based conversations will be available during the session for anyone who would find them helpful, engaging in these is always completely optional.

The group is designed to feel calm, welcoming and easy-going. You’re welcome to bring along anything that helps you feel comfortable, for example:
🎧 Headphones
🖍 A colouring book or sketchpad
🌀 Fidgets or sensory tools
☕ Your favourite drink cup to fill up with a lovely drink

The venue doesn’t have a car park but there is on street parking available locally, and we kindly ask attendees to purchase a drink/snack from the venue where possible to support the space hosting us.

📍 Date: Wednesday 24th June
⏰ Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
📍 Place: The Lemon Tart Café, 71 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1SB
💷 Price: £8

To book either:
• Search NeuroCompass on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/neurocompass-121350232802
• Email: [email protected]

A huge thank you to The Lemon Tart Café for kindly hosting NeuroCompass Circle and helping us create a welcoming community space.

Come as you are. No masking required. 💙

24/05/2026

✨ Introducing NeuroCompass Circle ✨

A supportive, neuroaffirming space to connect with others, be your authentic self, and feel understood without pressure or expectations.

NeuroCompass Circle is a relaxed support group for neurodivergent adults focused on connection, community, and wider understanding. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, exploring your identity, or simply looking for a space where you can unmask and just be, you are welcome here.

Together, we can explore (if wanted) things like:
💬 Unmasking and self-understanding
🌿 Sensory needs and regulation
🧠 Organisation and executive function strategies
⚡ Managing overwhelm and burnout
🤝 Building confidence and connection
✨ Sharing experiences in a supportive environment

There is absolutely no pressure to talk, engage in supportive conversation, or share personal experiences, listening is participation too. Supportive discussions and strategy-based conversations will be available during the session for anyone who would find them helpful, engaging in these is always completely optional.

The group is designed to feel calm, welcoming and easy-going. You’re welcome to bring along anything that helps you feel comfortable, for example:
🎧 Headphones
🖍 A colouring book or sketchpad
🌀 Fidgets or sensory tools
☕ Your favourite drink cup to fill up with a lovely drink

The venue doesn’t have a car park but there is on street parking available locally, and we kindly ask attendees to purchase a drink/snack from the venue where possible to support the space hosting us.

📍 Date: Wednesday 24th June
⏰ Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
📍 Place: The Lemon Tart Café, 71 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1SB
💷 Price: £8

To book either:
• Search NeuroCompass on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/neurocompass-121350232802

• Email: [email protected]

A huge thank you to Lemon Tart Café for kindly hosting NeuroCompass Circle and helping us create a welcoming community space.

Come as you are. No masking required. 💙

21/05/2026

Ever wondered how a screen reader works?

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day which is all about raising awareness of digital access and inclusion for people living with disabilities or impairments.

Many people use screen readers or text to speech tools to access online information. This includes people who are blind, people with low vision, those with learning or cognitive disabilities, and people learning a new language. We have staff and residents who rely on this technology every day, which is why creating accessible content is so important.

Our Digital Accessibility Lead Helen Wilson has been working in partnership with Voices United youth forum volunteer Lydia Beech to bring this to life. Together, they have developed and delivered practical training that shows how people who use a screen reader experience online information.

Lydia is blind, and her lived experience gives colleagues a real understanding of how content is accessed, while Helen provides clear, practical guidance on how to make it accessible in tools like Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Thank you to Helen and Lydia for your work to help colleagues across the council, NHS and education sector to better understand why accessibility matters, and how small changes can make a big difference for everyone.

👉 Find out more and watch the training videos: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/business/digital-worcestershire/sculpt-training-example

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

This is tomorrow...... a great inclusive working space in Hereford 🤩