🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack the announcement that Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has temporarily suspended adult ADHD referrals for people over 25, and our hosts are fired up. What does this mean for late-diagnosed adults? Why is 'Right to Choose' being left out of the conversation? And how does this reflect a bigger systemic issue around neurodivergent care in the UK?

🎙️ With wit, passion, and deep lived experience, the hosts dive into:

• Coventry and Warwickshire NHS says it’s to prioritize children—but is that the full story?
• Why cutting off care for adults sends a harmful message to undiagnosed neurodivergents.
• Right to Choose: The NHS ADHD Loophole They’re Not Telling You About
• From improved emotional regulation to better executive function, Jordan and Simon share raw, personal stories of how diagnosis and medication transformed their lives.
• How ADHD affects more than focus—covering overstimulation, fatigue, and the misunderstood benefits of medication.

You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyrgrng3njo.amp

🔥Have you been denied a referral or left in NHS limbo? Check the links in our show notes for RTN and explore your Right to Choose. You don’t need to wait 10 years. You’re not invisible, and we’re here for you!

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In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott dive into the chaotic beauty of neurodivergent friendships. From the heartbreak of sensory overload to the emotional minefield of alexithymia and rejection sensitivity dysphoria, they unpack the complex layers of autistic–autistic relationships, misunderstanding ADHD traits, and the healing power of shared ND experience.

🎤 In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Managing sensory hell in shared spaces (yes, that includes loud eaters and perfume)
• Autistic love languages
• How trauma and mental health shape ND friendships
• Miscommunication, meltdowns, and how to repair after a shutdown
• The real reason you stopped texting your bestie (and why they probably didn’t hate you)

If you’ve ever felt “too much” or “too sensitive,” this one’s for you.

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🔥In this week's Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott unpack a recent study testing CBD (cannabidiol) on autistic boys aged between 7 and 14 in the USA. Is this breakthrough research, or just another way of sedating neurodivergent children to make them easier to manage?

You can read the article here: https://neurosciencenews.com/cbd-asd-psychopharmacology-29315/

🎙️ With wit, passion, and deep lived experience, the hosts dive into:

• The science behind CBD, what it does and their own experiences using CBD as neurodivergent adults
• Why targeting only "severely autistic boys" is problematic
• The dangers of reducing neurodivergent behavior to something that needs to be fixed
• Why understanding the "why" behind behavior matters more than masking or muting it

🔥 If you've ever questioned the ethics of autism research or want a more compassionate take on supporting autistic children, this episode is a must-listen.

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