New NMH support workers should start by developing a clear picture of the student’s needs, challenges, and strengths. This happens best through open, two-way conversation — not a one-time questionnaire, but an ongoing dialogue that deepens over time.
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Organisation can be difficult for many students, but for autistic and ADHD students, it is often tied closely to executive functioning, working…
Read more →Understanding Organisation Difficulties in Autistic and ADHD Students at school, college and university. Organisation isn’t a single skill — it involves many…
Read more →Mindwandering refers to the mental state where attention drifts away from the task at hand, and spontaneous thoughts, stimuli, or ideas take over. While mindwandering is common—estimated to occupy up to 50% of daily thinking—it is far more pronounced and harder to regulate in individuals with ADHD.
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Regular motor inspections are not just about fixing problems — they’re about finding small issues early.
In workplaces like factories, workshops, or ships, unplanned stoppages can cause:
Loss of production
Safety risks
Increased repair costs
A structured inspection schedule gives each motor a longer, safer life.
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Highlight why maintenance matters for safety, production, and cost.
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Neuroinclusive Teaching in Technical and Vocational Fields Neuroinclusive teaching matters in every part of education, but it is especially important in technical…
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This manual is designed to help NMH (Non Medical Helpers) support workers provide effective, inclusive, and empowering support to students with Autism and ADHD in universities and colleges.
It outlines key characteristics, common challenges, and evidence-based strategies — while maintaining a strengths-based, non-judgmental approach.
Inattention (ADHD) Hyperactivity (ADHD) Hyperactivity (ADHD) Impulsivity Impulsivity and Emotional Regulation (ADHD)
Read more →Autistic sociality is the idea that autistic people may have their own valid ways of connecting, communicating, relating, and building relationships with…
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