In the new series called New Neurodiverse Lens on Past Lives, James explores people from history and asks, "Were they neurodiverse?"

In the first epsiode James looks at William Wilberforce.

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James challenged Wes Streeting's views on ADHD and overdiagnosis

This week Richard Tice of reform stated that we have an over-diagnosis of Neurodiversity. James shares the reality

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776223000455

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/life-expectancy-and-years-of-life-lost-for-adults-with-diagnosed-adhd-in-the-uk-matched-cohort-study/30B8B109DF2BB33CC51F72FD1C953739

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"The Hyperfocus and the Heart: Ryan's ADHD Journey from Being Demonised to Advocacy" Join us for a powerful episode as James sits down with Ryan for a candid conversation about their shared experiences with ADHD. Ryan opens up about growing up in North Yorkshire, the challenges of hyperactivity that initially led to covering up a near-fatal condition, and how his life was transformed by an unexpected passion: skateboarding. This isn't just about challenges; it's about finding strength in neurodiversity, understanding the power of hyperfocus, and the vital role of advocacy. Tune in to hear why understanding ADHD is crucial in every part of life—from the classroom to the entertainment industry.

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James delivers his keynote talk from the recent safeguarding conference on how we work better to enable pupils with ADHD to thrive and why it is so important that we do

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James Koppert has an informed rant as to why Trump is talking utter nonsense and why actually it is dangerous Trump is saying this

Us with ADHD are more likely to develop OCD than our neurotypical cousins. What does that look like?

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