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Ideas for better assessment and support
Explore articles about needs assessment, disability support, assistive technology, inclusive practice, and the considered use of digital systems.
Each article examines a defined question, draws on professional experience or relevant evidence, and is written to be useful in its own right.
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Are Labels Actually Helpful?
Labels such as "neurodivergent", "neurotypical", "disabled", and "non-disabled" can help us understand differences and determine access to support. But when human experience rarely fits neatly into binary categories, do these labels sometimes obscure as much as they explain?