Why inclusion matters, and should begin in schools, education and youth work

Author of 'Neurodiversity in the Workplace’ | Speaker | Writer | Youth worker. Click to read Alice Hewson, a Substack publication. Launched 3 hours ago.

I’ve always felt an intense feeling of imposter syndrome when it comes to music and playing my fiddle. I wasn’t one of “the best” in the school orchestra, I wasn’t bro…

This week it was announced that unemployment has risen to the highest level in four years. According to the Office for National Statistics the rates were 4.

This weekend I switched off. I didn't apply for any jobs, or endlessly scroll the same job boards hoping for something magical to appear. I didn't hide under a duvet, wishing for things to be differen...

Today I'm joined by author and speaker Alice Hewson to discuss autism in the work place. Alice talks about the challenges of being neurodivergent in the world we live in, which isn't set up for neurod...

Today I'm joined by author and speaker Alice Hewson to discuss autism in the work place. Alice talks about the challenges of being neurodivergent in the world we live in, which isn't set up for neurod...

Alice is an author, writer and speaker based in Gateshead in Northeast England, with a background in charity communications, journalism and youth work. Alice is an author, writer and speaker based in ...

"I've been made redundant" are words I thought would never come out of my mouth (again), at least not when things seemed to be going so well. I know people say, "It's not you that's redundant, it's th...

Have you hoped for a more understanding and supportive workplace?Neurodiversity in the Workplace:...

I was recently asked in an interview about tips for managers to create inclusive workplaces. So I thought I’d share a reading from my book here. A book I've…