Danielle Dryden

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Join date: Jun 10, 2023

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Danielle has over 25 years experience in helping individuals, many of whom have diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodiverse conditions. Based in Northwest England Danielle is deeply knowledgeable in neurodiversity due to her personal experience with Autism and ADHD, being a Mum of ND whilst also having receiving her own Autism and ADHD diagnosis. Danielle has worked within Probation Services and the NHS, earning certifications in health coaching, CBT and counselling. She champions trauma-informed practices and Positive Psychology, focussing on empowering the neurodiverse community through tailored and adapted strategies. Danielle's commitment to continuous education and her extensive academic and professional background equip her to significantly enhance the lives of those she supports.

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Apr 3, 2026 ∙ 7 min

How to Ask for Adjustments Without Feeling Like a Problem When You Have AuDHD

Asking for adjustments can feel heavier than the request itself. For many autistic and ADHD adults, the real fear isn't the change. It's being seen as difficult, needy, dramatic, or like a problem. That fear makes sense. If you've masked for years, been brushed off, or pushed through burnout, even a small ask can feel loaded. But asking for adjustments isn't asking for special treatment. It's asking for the conditions that make safety, focus, and participation possible. Once that idea lands,...

Apr 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Why So Many AuDHD Adults Live From the Adaptive Self

You say yes when your body says no. You copy the tone in the room, laugh a beat late, hold yourself still, and stay switched on long after everyone else has gone home. For many AuDHD adults, life can feel like acting and firefighting at the same time. AuDHD means living with both autistic and ADHD traits. The adaptive self is the part that learns how to stay safe, accepted, and understood. It is not failure, fakery, or weakness. It is a smart response to pressure. That matters, because you...

Mar 21, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Why Can’t I Just Start? 20 Activation Exercises for Autism & ADHD.

Female sat at a table in her home facing away from the camera Understanding Task Initiation in Autism & ADHD Task initiation is not about motivation or willpower. It is primarily linked to how the brain manages: Executive Functioning Prediction & Uncertainty Effort vs Reward processing Nervous System Activation For autistic ADHDers, starting a task can feel like trying to move with the brakes on - not because you won't, but because your brain is not yet in a 'go' state. What is Happening in...