Book Review: Energize by Simon Alexander Ong
Phoebe Whitlock reviews Simon Alexander Ong's award-winning guide to energy management and finds it more useful for neurodivergent readers than its self-help label suggests.
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The Journal is Neurodiversity in Law's publication exploring neurodiversity in the legal profession. From practical insights for practitioners to broader conversations about inclusion and access to justice, we publish perspectives that matter.
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Healing the Horror of Hampel?
A criminal barrister with ADHD critiques the Hampel advocacy training method, explaining how it inadvertently devastates neurodivergent students, and proposes four simple fixes.
The Neurodiversity Paradox: Creating Visibility in the Workplace
Afifa T. Khan Waheed explores how superficial diversity initiatives mask deeper barriers for neurodivergent lawyers, particularly ethnic minorities who face intersecting challenges in disclosure and accommodation.
Meagher v The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge: A Case Analysis
Tik Man Cheng analyses the landmark 2025 case examining Cambridge University's duty to make reasonable adjustments for a neurodivergent PhD student.
Being Autistic in the Legal Profession: My Experience
Written by Jonathan Andrews. An autistic solicitor proves openness about neurodivergence strengthens, not hinders, a legal career.
Autism: What Is It?
A clear guide to autism spectrum condition; exploring genetic and environmental causes, debunking the MMR vaccine myth, and explaining why diagnosis rates are rising.
Dyslexia in the Legal Profession: Painting the Picture
Joe Royster challenges the assumption that dyslexia is a barrier to legal practice, exploring how dyslexic lawyers bring unique strengths to the profession.
EHCPs - how the law can support education for neurodivergent children and young people
A practical legal guide to Education, Health and Care Plans under the Children and Families Act 2014 - what neurodivergent children are entitled to and how to appeal if support is refused.
Is the criminal bar truly accessible to neurodivergent practitioners?
Maddy Nicholl examines whether the criminal bar is truly accessible to neurodivergent practitioners, exploring tradition, lack of accountability, and the nature of the role itself.
Should the law mandate neurodivergent representation in film and television?
Colinette Hazel argues that the Communications Act 2003 and Equality Act 2010 should mandate accurate neurodivergent representation in film and television.