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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Read my latest Substack article, Cognition vs Motivation: Why Knowing What to Do Doesn’t Always Mean Doing It: neurodivergentthoughts.substack.com/p/cognition-... #neurodivergence #neuroscience #autism #neurodivergent #ADHD #mentalhealth #autistic #neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I recently disappeared as so many neurodivergent people will recognise. I thought I'd beaten #burnout, until it crept back. As a neurodiversity speaker, #autism, #ADHD, I felt I should have known better. Substack: neurodivergentthoughts.substack.com/p/when-neuro... #mentalhealth #neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Devastated to hear that the lovely Dennis Locorriere has died. I had the pleasure of being his concert photographer with Dr Hook. His music was always fun and cheeky and I'll always remember and appreciate working with him. #DrHook #DennisLocorriere #stagephotography #concertphotography

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Not just for large corporate events, passionate about neurodiversity and creativity, I also appear at smaller venues, charity organisations and community groups. PS. didn't write ad, so ignore spelling! #event #neurodiversity #poetry #workshop #community #communityhub #Lincolnshire #creativewriting

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I’m speaking at the NEC Birmingham for Naidex 2026 on Thursday, the National Aids for Disabled Exhibition. "This Is Us: Generations of Women Struggling to Obtain a Diagnosis" Free ticket: www.naidex.co.uk #Naidex #disability #disabilityawareness #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #NEC #speaker #keynote

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Here's undiagnosed Sammi in a nursery school photo. What you don't see is how uncomfortable I feel, adopting the doll as my own, not letting anyone else play with her. She's the only reason I'll sit still at all. I don't know how to play. #autism #autistic #ADHD #neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I've seen discourse on the tardy preparation of ships to be deployed to the war in #Iran. As a veteran RAF Supply officer and now managing director of an international business which supplies parts for manufacture, I can state that the logistics within most industries has been broken since Brexit.

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

@clairerwade.bsky.social Hi Claire, tagging you as requested to be included in the SoA ADCI list!

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

In my comfortable space! 30K words, almost halfway through my first #memoir draft, a rollercoaster ride through highs and lows of a childhood with unknown #neurodivergence. On the lookout for an editor and publisher soon. #neurodiversity #writing #author #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #writer #autobiography

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Everyone isn't on a spectrum. What if there's no spectrum at all? Let's change the linear model to a mixing desk with knobs, dials and sliders relating to different characteristics and traits. It's no wonder we're all unique. #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #autistic #autism #ADHD #neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Last night, I attended the private viewing of the From The Heart art exhibition at Lincoln's Indigo Crow gallery. It was lovely to talk to guests about my art. #art #artist #artexhibition #mentalhealth #autism #ADHD #painting #creativity #fromtheheart #love #selfcare #selflove #covid #covid19

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Yesterday I delivered my painting for an #art exhibition at Indigo Crow gallery in Lincoln. It was painted during #Covid and #perimenopause before my diagnoses of autism and ADHD and depicts how I felt at the time. #painting #artgallery #artexhibition #autism #ADHD #creativity #artist #artexpo

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This is an outtake from my participation in Maddy Alexander-Grout's 100 Neurodivergent Voices. Keep your eyes peeled for the full project to see what I, and 99 others, are really mad about! #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #mad #autistic #ADHD #autism #autismawareness

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Will be appearing on main stage at #Naidex 2026 as Keynote Speaker in the panel "This Is Us" discussing Generations of Women Struggling to Obtain a Diagnosis Agenda for National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo at www.naidex.co.uk/ #neurodiversity #keynote #neurodivergence #autism #ADHD

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Simple café trip changed today's mood. Christmas music, tree and fluorescent lights, hum of conversations = nauseous migraine. Environments at this time of year can be sensory overload for neurodivergent people. #autism #ADHD #sensory #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #autistic #Christmas #festive

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Recently, I spoke on the podcast Neurodivergence - More Than A Label about my late autism and ADHD diagnosis, positivities of neurodivergence and overdiagnosis myths. Spotify episode at open.spotify.com/episode/6JFGaoP9otygJ99WyJAjnG #neurodivergence #diagnosis #Spotify #podcast #ADHD #autism

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Clip of my presentation at the online NAWE 25 conference about the connection between neurodiversity, biodiversity and creativity. #NAWEConf25 #InspiringWriting #creativewriting #neurodiversity #creativity #mentalhealth National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) @nawewriters.bsky.social

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

One of my proudest days; when I graduated as an RAF officer at the age of 22 after many teenage years of dedicated hard work to be sponsored through university and receive a commission. #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #Remembrance #TwoMinuteSilence #Neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

As a veteran, ex-serving RAF officer, Remembrance Sunday for me is always poignant, a day to acknowledge the courage of those who continue to serve and suffer in current worldwide conflicts as well as past sacrifices. #Remembrance #RemembranceDay #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #veteran #conflict

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

NAWE conference interesting sessions today. My workshop tomorrow; Using our Neurodiversity and Unique Perspectives to Enhance Creative Style and Improve Mental Health. #NAWEConf25 #InspiringWriting #creativewriting #education #neurodiversity #creativity #mentalhealth @nawewriters.bsky.social

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Emotional Highs and Lows of Unknown #Neurodivergence, #Perimenopause #MentalHealth Entwined into a Powerful #Performance Not #Crazy After All These Years, Etcetera #Theatre #Camden, Sat 6th Sept 9pm, Sun 7th 4pm. Tickets £14 via www.etceteratheatrecamden.com. #neurodiversity #show #ADHD #autism

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

anyone else take on a bit of an attitude when the laptop asks for ID? #security #attitude #privacy #neurodivergent #neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Couldn't find my travel toothbrush at the festival so asked someone going to shop to get me a new one as my camper van was set up in a field with pop up and was fed up of furry teeth. Look what fell out of my washing when I got home. #Typical #ADHD #camperlife #festivals #ADHDbrain #littlethings

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Despite my aversion to water, braved white water rafting at Camp VC. Wonderful guide Becky and amazing humour and friendship amongst participants. Bearded Men Adventures @CampVC #whitewaterrafting #adventure #festival #sport #fear

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Last weekend's festival choice was Camp VC in scenic Llangollen, Wales with workshops, entertainment and activities for women and non binary folk. self love bus LuinLuland #festival #whitewaterrafting #adventure #camp #camping #campervan #women #Wales #CampVC #selflove #femalebikers

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Appearing again as a keynote speaker at the National Neurodiversity Shows next Wednesday 23rd July at the Coventry Building Society Arena

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Delighted to have finally met Gina Rippon in person, listen to her fascinating talk and pick up a copy of her book, The Lost Girls Of Autism, at the ALSO festival.

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Enjoyed the hot weekend at Also #Festival, set in a beautiful Capability Brown lakeside landscape in Warwickshire. No chance to enjoy water activities as too many interesting talks and acts to choose from. @AlsoFestival #CapabilityBrown #ALSO #ALSOfestival #campervan #camperlife #camping

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Entered Tesco at 8pm. Left after midnight. No checkout personnel so had to do self-service and this is what I found when back home. #ADHD #autism #AuDHD #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #shopping #ADHDshopping #selfservicecheckout #Tesco

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Highly Commended in the Carers UK 2025 poetry competition. Honoured and look forward to reading at the Royal Festival Hall London. www.carersuk.org/get-involve... @carers-uk.bsky.social #carers #charity #poetry #poet #competition #poetrycommunity #poetsociety #poetrylovers #mentalhealth #winner

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Talking through earphones at #Liverpool #NationalNeurodiversityShow @yourecl.bsky.social autisticsociety.bsky.social Went well, covered journey, late diagnosis and creativity for mental health. #neurodiversity #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #creativity #neurodiversityshow #autismadhdshow #mentalhealth

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Love this quote by Vincent Van Gogh: “I should one day like to show by my work what such an eccentric, such a nobody, has in his heart." .. and didn't he just? #VanGogh #quote #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #inspirationalwords #inspirationalquote #art #artist #neurodiversity

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

One of my paintings, an oil portrait of Geoff, is currently on display in the Rickyard Art Gallery near Lincoln until 22nd June in a wonderful exhibition by local artists. #art #artist #artists #exhibition #artexhibit #artgallery #Lincoln #Lincolnshire #painting #oilpainting

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

For artists struggling to balance commitments with creativity, sometimes ideas and inspiration happen when allowing the mind to wander instead of trying to be productive, even for just a few minutes each day. #artist #art #writer #author #creativity #meditation #meditate #peace

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I'm a speaker at Exhibition Centre #Liverpool this Monday 16/06 at #NationalNeurodiversityShow talking about late diagnosis and creativity. nationalneurodiversityshows.... #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #autismawareness #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #actuallyautistic #creativity @yourecl.bsky.social

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Proud to be headlined as a keynote speaker at the National Neurodiversity Shows, Liverpool in June, Coventry July; another opportunity to share my journey and help others. nationalneurodiversityshows.... @natneuroshows #neurodiversity #keynotespeaker #ADHD #AuDHD #ASD #event #help #talk #speaker

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

A Concrete Poem Take one word that means something to you and build on it. Just one word becomes more wordS, so move the S to the start. Now you have a Sword to make a difference. #poem #poetry #makeadifference #mentalhealth #poet #community #spokenword # words #activism #activist #activism

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

My poem Dreaming in Heels published by Shine Lincolnshire in the spring newsletter. This edition not printed but online: shinelincolnshire.com/wp-con...

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Another excerpt from my poem La Mère about the forlorn matriarchal sea reaching for the chalk cliffs formed by the sea bed soon to be published by Bad Betty Press #Sussex #poetry #poem #poemoftheday #amwriting #BadBetty #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #poet @sussexbylines.co.uk

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Had the pleasure of performing my poem Aurora on stage at Pavilion Dance South West with the backing of a band at Bourn Mouthy as part of @bmthwritingfest.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk #poet #poetry #onstage #spokenword #openmic #poem #music #words #writing #Bournemouth #author #musician

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

An excerpt of my poem La Mère about the amazing chalk cliffs, millions of years of remnants of creatures risen from the sea bed, soon to be published by Bad Betty Press #SevenSisters #whitecliffs #sea #EastSussex #heritage #poetry #poem #poemoftheday #amwriting #BadBetty #Sussex @sussexbylines.co.uk

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

This painting in oil, Sailing at Sunset, was sold to a lovely lady in Devon, an avid collector of art. It was inspired by my visit to Dubai. #art #oilpainting #artist #fineart #artoftheday #artstudio #arttherapy #seascape #seascapes #sailing #sailinglife #painting #painter #sunset #sunsetlovers

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

One Sun This #poem was written as a gift to my son, but reworked in short form and to express how light is always around the corner. #poetry #poet #mentalhealth #creativewriting #poetrycommunity #poemoftheday #poetryday #performancepoet #words #writerscommunity #smile @mindcharity.bsky.social

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Sammi Ford Art @sammifordart.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Today's award ceremony at the Hammond House International Literary Festival. The anthology features my shortlisted poem Please Be Late. sponsors: thersaorg.bsky.social - artscouncilengland.bsky.social #writers #poetry #poem #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #winner #prize #awards #poet

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