The power of using metaphors is, I often find, both interesting and essential in making more sense of neurodivergent life. In my latest podcast episode, I reflect on how clearing an overgrown hedge became a surprisingly meaningful metaphor for personal growth and self-confidence. What started as a practical task. It had been deemed necessary to […]

As an autistic person, I’ve often found myself drawn to things others may choose to overlook. One of those lifelong fascinations has been to do with the way vehicles interact with grassed areas. This can include any marks left when tyres press into softer ground. While it may sound niche, this interest may reflect something […]

The town had been going through a long, dry and warm spell. Grass had turned yellow, the rivers were very low, and the air felt dry, still and tired. And now, the talk of the town was about drought, and about how badly the land needed some rain. Twelve-year-old Sam was especially worried. He didn’t […]