The final episode in our Neurotypes podcast series is here!

In this episode, Deputy Director of Marketing & Communications Sarah Walker speaks to Education Mental Health Practitioner Julie Fairbank and Specialist Mental Health Practitioner for Primary Care Eira Stones.

Together, they discuss all things menopause – reflecting on the ways their neurodivergence has influenced their menopausal journeys.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Autism in adults
• ADHD
• Masking
• BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
• Reasonable adjustments in the workplace for autistic people
• Support at work – a guide for autistic people
• Autism Berkshire Reading - Autism Berkshire
• ADHD and the Menopause
• Menopause
• Neurodiversity and Menopause :: South Yorkshire I.C.S.

Welcome to the penultimate episode in our first series of Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast.

In this episode, Neurodiversity Advisor Tani Prindiville sits down with Team Administrator Jon Barber, to explore his lived experience as a neurodivergent man.

From childhood to carving out a career, Jon opens up about the challenges, growth and insights that have shaped his journey.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Autism in adults
• ADHD
• Masking
• From ‘dopamining’ to ‘squirreling’ – A guide to ADHD terminology | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
• Reasonable adjustments in the workplace for autistic people
• Autism Berkshire Reading - Autism Berkshire

In today’s episode, Berkshire Healthcare’s Chief Executive Julian Emms speaks with Clinical Director & Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans.

Together they discuss Berkshire Healthcare’s Neurodiversity Strategy, how it came into fruition and how it aligns with our Trust values.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Neurodiversity Strategy
• Neurodiversity Passport

We are back with Project Manager Kelly Knight and Neurodiversity Advisor Tani Prindiville, who together discuss navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent person.

Kelly, who is diagnosed as Autistic and self-diagnosed with ADHD, shares her own career journey—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the unique strengths neurodiversity brings to her work.

Together, Kelly and Tani delve into the realities of being neurodivergent in today’s professional world.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Autism in adults
• ADHD
• Masking
• BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
• Reasonable adjustments in the workplace for autistic people
• Support at work – a guide for autistic people

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Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is back with another episode.

In today’s episode, Project Manager Kelly Knight sits down with Neurodiversity Advisor Tani Prindiville to discuss navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent person.

Kelly, who is diagnosed as Autistic and self-diagnosed with ADHD, shares her own career journey—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the unique strengths neurodiversity brings to her work.

Together, Kelly and Tani delve into the realities of being neurodivergent in today’s professional world.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Autism in adults
• ADHD
• Masking
• BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
• Reasonable adjustments in the workplace for autistic people
• Support at work – a guide for autistic people

Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is back.

In our third episode, Lead Nurse Consultant Reuben Pearce sits down with Hannah and her dad Keith.

Hannah talks us through her journey as someone who is autistic and has ADHD, from navigating school and university to her life now as an aspiring actor.

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Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Autism in adults
• Autism in children
• ADHD in adults
• ADHD in children
• Masking
• School and exam support for neurodivergent people
• Families of neurodivergent people
• BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy

Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is back.

In our second episode, Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans speaks to Lead Lived Experience Practitioner Holly Dale.

Holly is Autistic and has ADHD. She also suffered with an eating disorder for 14 years. In this episode, Mairi and Holly explore how neurodiversity played a crucial role in her recovery journey.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources

• Autism in adults
• Autism in children
• ADHD in adults
• ADHD in children
• Eating disorders and Autism
• Peace Pathway
• Suicide support

Welcome to part 2 of our first Neurotypes podcast. We are back with Neurodiversity Advisor, Tani Prindiville, and Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans, discussing Tani’s experiences being diagnosed with autism and ADHD.

Key topics discussed and helpful resources:

• ADHD in adults
• ADHD in children
• Masking
• ADHD medication shortage
• School and exam support for neurodivergent people
• Families of neurodivergent people
• BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
• Support in the workplace

Want to learn about something specific in the next episode? Get in touch by emailing: NDstrategy@berkshire.nhs.uk

Find out more about Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on our website.