Neurodiverse women in modern literature.
Octavia Butler—dyslexic sci-fi pioneer who used “positive obsession” & pattern recognition to craft visionary narratives.
Rivers Solomon—autistic writer with ADHD whose “sideways” worldview centers neurodiverse heroes.
#WomenHistoryMonth #Neurodiversity
Educational media didn’t just entertain — it changed learning.
In FPK Episode #32, Allen O’Donoghue explores the research behind its impact.
📅 March 3rd, 2026
🕔 5PM Irish Time
📺 FPK YouTube
Catch it live.
As Black History Month closes: many West African societies already recognized neurodivergent traits through community roles. People now labeled autistic or ADHD were often griots and healers.
We were never broken—just understood differently.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Malcolm X’s self-taught literacy and Harry Belafonte’s dyslexia both show how learning differences can drive adaptive brilliance. Their oral mastery and activist leadership challenge deficit views and support early screening as equity.
#Neurodiversity #Dyslexia #DisabilityJustice
Neurodivergence is part of Black history.
Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins is widely viewed today as an autistic savant. Harriet Tubman lived with epilepsy and sleep attacks after a traumatic brain injury—conditions that intersected with her leadership.
#BlackHistoryMonth #Neurodiversity
Not everyone is simply introvert or extrovert.
Ambiverts regulate steadily.
Omniverts shift based on emotional state.
Energy changes aren’t flaws — they’re data.
Self-awareness matters more than labels.
Ask: What does your energy need today?
#Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Ambivert #Omnivert
Gabrielle Daleman overcame a learning disability, bullying, mental health challenges, and repeated injuries to become a 2× Olympian, 2018 Olympic Team Gold medalist, and 2017 World bronze medalist—returning again in 2025 to win international gold.
#Neurodiversity #Resilience
HIGHLIGHTS | Drogheda United 2-0 Waterford | 2026 Men's Premier Division
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Autistic snowboarder David Campion will represent Australia at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. After years of hard work, he became the second snowboarder ever selected for Team Australia—proof that autism never limits potential.
#Neurodiversity #SpecialOlympics
Representation shapes identity.
On Feb 10th, 2026 at 5pm Irish time, the FPK Podcast episode Seen, Heard, Valued explores why authentic media representation matters for neurodiverse and disability communities—and how better stories build a better world.
Join us.
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British skier Annabelle Lamb, an autistic athlete, won GOLD & BRONZE at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Training mostly on dry slopes, she defeated international competitors & advocates for autism acceptance. A powerful example of inclusion in sport.
#Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance
FT | Galway United 0-1 Drogheda United
Three points on the opening day of the season as Jago Godden wins it in injury time 💜💙
All set up and ready to go at #ippndp26 and really looking forward to chatting to the amazing schools across the country. If you’re attending, pop along to our stand for a bit of a chat! #neurodiversity #fpkuniversity #fpkx #education
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Getting everything ready for @ippnexpoandadvertising next week. If you’re attending, come say Hi & have a chat about neurodiversity in education (or even the weather!!).
Delighted with the new banners from the fantastic @angloprinters in Drogheda. #ippndp26 #education #neurodiversity #edtech
🚀 Episode #26 lands Jan 27, 2026 at 5pm (Irish Time)
We’re joined by Allen from Different Minds, Bold Ideas to explore how neurodiverse children thrive through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
An episode worth tuning into.
#Neurodiversity #DifferentMinds #Entrepreneurship
Simple songs aren’t “extra.”
They strengthen sequencing, verbs, auditory processing, emotional language, and prosody through repetition and rhythm. Evidence-based, engaging, and developmentally appropriate tools for early communication.
#SLP #EarlyIntervention #LanguageDevelopment
Welcome to the Occupation
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Document, 1987
Live in Chicago, 1995
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Kindergarten once treated rest as instruction. Naptime supported memory, regulation, and wellbeing. As standards rose, rest vanished—and anxiety followed. Science confirms: learning requires pauses.
#Education #ChildDevelopment #LearningScience #Rest
🆕'Mindfield' with Allen O'Donoghue & Andrew Vincent ... OUT NOW!
🗣️ "I very much appreciate Arne Slot's honesty and I like that he says what he really thinks."
🎧To listen, search 'Anfield Index' on all popular platforms...
We had a look at how Slot could be managing the relationships and the psychology of pressure. Give it a spin. #mindfield #lfc #anfieldindexpro
Children borrow regulation before they can self-regulate. Their nervous system reads yours for safety.
🦋 Butterfly hugs
🔄 Gentle twists
⬆️ Legs up the wall
These somatic practices help stress release through the body—not get stored. Your calm presence is the key.
#CoRegulation #NervousSystem
🚀 Excited for Episode# 26 of Different Minds, Bold Ideas on January 13, 2026 at 5pm 🕔 Irish time! We’ll discuss nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in neurodiverse children. Join us for insightful discussions and real-life experiences! 🌈✨
#Neurodiversity
The Pitt centers Deaf audiences with a dedicated ASL version that treats ASL as a primary language. Picture-in-picture access delivers full narrative meaning, not just captions—raising the standard for inclusive streaming.
#ASLAccess #DeafAudience #Accessibility
He was excellent today.
Such a frustrating result for #lfc. So many chances to win yet carved open and conceding with one chance. Yes it was an improved performance but when any pressure comes, we just seem to fold like a paper towel. Has to be structural and tactical.
Kicking off my first TikTok live Q&A at 5pm. The questions are locked and loaded and ready to go. Jump onto my channel and come join the discussion @allenodonoghue #tiktoklive #coaching #parenting #neurodiversity #support
Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s nervous system overload. Chronic stress raises cortisol, reduces prefrontal function, and lowers dopamine. The brain seeks relief, not goals. Regulation restores productivity.
#Neuroscience #BrainHealth
Your adult nervous system reflects your childhood. 🧠
Early stress or safety shaped how your body regulates emotions and threat. Anxiety and shutdown are adaptations, not flaws. Neuroplasticity means healing is possible through somatic and trauma-informed support.
#Neuroscience #Healing
One of my favourite REM songs!
