Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast

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.
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

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.

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.