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Why This Space Matters

Many people still experience: Understanding the Impact on Individuals

• Stigma and misunderstanding Neurodivergence can affect:

• Communication and social interaction
• Barriers at work and in education • Sensory processing (noise, light, texture, pace)

• Pressure to mask or code-switch • Organisation, memory and time perception

• Energy levels and emotional regulation
• Exclusion from decision-making

Common experiences:

• Masking to “fit in”

• Burnout from unsupported environments

• Anxiety linked to unpredictability or judgement