Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast

Episode 3 – in conversation with Hannah Wilson and Reuben Pearce

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.
Listen here:
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

Episode 2 - in conversation with Holly Dale and Dr Mairi Evans

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

Episode 1, part 2 – in conversation with Tani Prindiville and Dr Mairi Evans

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.

Episode 1, part 1 – in conversation with Tani Prindiville and Dr Mairi Evans

In our first ever episode of Neurotypes, we are joined by our Neurodiversity Advisor, Tani Prindiville, and Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans.
Together they delve into Tani’s journey – from receiving her Autism and ADHD diagnosis, to her current role within Berkshire Healthcare.
Key topics discussed and helpful resources:
Autism in adults
Autism in children
Meltdowns
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.