The colour of Alzheimer’s: The vivid world of a synaesthetic doctor

In this captivating personal account, an Autistic doctor opens up her synaesthetic world, where music conjures images, time presents as shapes and her patients’ diagnoses, as colours. She also explores the question of whether her Autistic children may also be synaesthetic.

Introduction to Autism, Part 2: Next steps after a childhood diagnosis

The early days following an Autism diagnosis can be a bewildering time. Read Dr Melanie Heyworth’s top five tips for parents of newly diagnosed Autistic children, to help you on your journey.

Alexithymia: What becomes of the broken hearted

In this deeply personal guest blog, a loving mother and wife reflects on what it feels like to be Alexithymic or ’emotionally blind’. She writes of the high price to be paid for trauma, as well as the resilience, resourcefulness and strength of spirit it can bring.