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Where Is the Space for Quiet ADHD?

The ADHD conversation is often dominated by loudness, energy, and disruption. But what about those of us who are quiet, observant, and constantly overlooked? The following post is written by…

December 8, 2025 in Diversity and Inclusion, Neurodiversity and Autism, Uncategorized.

Belonging and ‘bubbles’: Mind The Gap and York St John student collaboration

York St John University Drama and Acting students, and Mind The Gap Performance Academy students, have collaborated on a creative exploration of themes of belonging and place, culminating in a…

July 8, 2025 in Diversity and Inclusion, Neurodiversity and Autism, Widening Participation.
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New neurodiversity-positive research informing campuses across the UK

This blog post was written by Jamie Williams, co-director of Spectrum First Education Ltd, who has been working with ISJ academics to explore how Higher Education can actively recognise and…

February 13, 2025 in Diversity and Inclusion, Institute for Social Justice Lecture, Neurodiversity and Autism.

Changes to adult autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment – A research perspective

This blog post presents a response from researchers and academics at from the Institute for Social Justice and the RNWC (Research on Neurodiversity, Wellbeing and Counselling Group) at York St…

April 24, 2023 in Neurodiversity and Autism, Uncategorized.

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The ISJ supports collaborative research and practice that draws on the range of academic expertise across our university. We seek to facilitate research, projects and partnerships that help us to pursue and promote a fairer society.

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ISJ Posts

Sustainable Fashion Zine: Call-Out, Out With The New, In With The Old

Friendly Living Fund: WinterKind, Warm Clothing Collection and Distribution

“Not merely as a methodological choice, but a political and ethical stance on whose knowledge is valued”  

Friendly Living Fund: Compost Project

Building Change Together: A Look Inside a People’s Assembly

Friendly Living Fund: SMART Study Group

Where Is the Space for Quiet ADHD?

“Research led by autistic and other neurodivergent people is the solution”

Meet our new ISJ intern!

“Co-research feels different”

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