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Short reads, real stories and news on neurodivergent life.

The Understanding Zoe blog shares short, plain-language articles for families raising neurodivergent children, neurodivergent adults, and the people who support them. You will find recent stories, practical tips and Australian neurodivergence news. For step-by-step guides, see our Guides. Understanding Zoe is a neurodivergent app made in Australia.

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19 Mar 2026Laetitia Andrac

Neuroaffirming practice: Beyond training to real support

Psychologist Adelle Sushames shares what truly neuroaffirming support means beyond training certificates and theoretical frameworks. This episode explores how to shift from deficit-based to strength-based approaches, understand autism as a dynamic spectrum wheel rather than a linear line, recognise who gets missed in diagnosis (particularly girls and women), and use practical communication tools like card decks to help neurodivergent people understand and express their needs.

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