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Alice Hewson - Author
@alicehewson.bsky.social
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📚Author of "Neurodiversity in the Workplace."
👩‍💻Charity comms person
🌱 Youth Worker
✍️Writer
🧠 Neurodivergent
🌈 she/her
📖 Buy my book here: https://amzn.eu/d/09hx9ks8

#dyspraxia #ADHD #inclusion

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Alice Hewson - Author @alicehewson.bsky.social · Jan 22
I've had quite a few new followers recently, so I thought I'd share an intro thread. Lovely to meet you all 😊
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My latest Substack features big feelings, tiny pockets of joy & the comfort I've found in community music when navigating uncertainty. Oh and a friendly troll with a trowel ⬇️

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If you like my writing please share this post & subscribe.

#neurodiversity #redundancy
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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October is ADHD awareness month, and I've not quite settled on how the messaging surrounding it sits with me. I've always felt uncomfortable about awareness days with a hashtag, as how many 'awareness conversations' lead to practical action and change?

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #inclusion #neurodiversity
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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I'm now on Substack!

I'm just working it out but another thing to channel my hyperfocus and eat all of my time! Hurray!

If you've enjoyed my writing and listening to me speak about neurodiversity and inclusion, please support me by subscribing👇

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Alice Hewson | Substack
Author of 'Neurodiversity in the Workplace’ | Speaker | Writer | Youth worker. Click to read Alice Hewson, a Substack publication. Launched 3 hours ago.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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The words "we won't let it happen anymore", "we found an answer" and "how to get better when you have it," should not be used in the same sentence about neurodivergence.

#Autism #Autistic #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Inclusion
September 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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I'm starting to get enquiries for podcasts again, which is very exciting, and something I love to do, always leading to some brill conversations.

#Inclusion #Speaking #NeurodiversityInTheWorkplace #Neurodiversity #Belonging #ADHD | @speakerscollective.bsky.social | TriggerHub
July 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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New blog post: “‘This is why we play tunes,’ On navigating imposter syndrome and understanding why sharing music with others is so important for wellbeing”

I've finally put into words things I've been reflecting on a lot recently.

#Inclusion #FolkMusic #Neurodiversity #Impostersyndrome
#Belonging
“This is why we play tunes,”: on navigating imposter syndrome and understanding why sharing music with others is so important for wellbeing
I’ve always felt an intense feeling of imposter syndrome when it comes to music and playing my fiddle. I wasn’t one of “the best” in the school orchestra, I wasn’t bro…
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July 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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New blog post!

Recently new data from Office of National Statistics announced that unemployment is the highest it’s been in four years.

#Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Unemployment #JobHunting #NewJob
Finding work in an unemployment crisis: What redundancy and job hunting has taught me about community
This week it was announced that unemployment has risen to the highest level in four years. According to the Office for National Statistics the rates were 4.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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It's over a year since my book #NeurodiversityInTheWorkplace came out, and the journey that began to unfold was one that I never imagined.
Phone of woman wearing glasses and standing in front of pink bunting and next to a giant balloon in the shape of a flower.
May 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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🎻 New blog post! 🎻

The last few months has prompted a lot of reflection, as I've tried to navigate what life looks like following redundancy, and attempt to understand an incredibly challenging job market.

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The joy of feeling supported by a folk music community: on redundancy, rejections and finding what you love again — Alice Hewson
This weekend I switched off. I didn't apply for any jobs, or endlessly scroll the same job boards hoping for something magical to appear. I didn't hide under a duvet, wishing for things to be differen...
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April 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Since #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek I've had quite a lot of new followers, so thought I'd share another intro post. Lovely to meet you all!

I'm Alice, a speaker, author and writer on all things neurodiversity & inclusion.
March 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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✨ New podcast appearance! ✨

I was delighted to chat to @jamesprescott77.bsky.social
about neurodiversity in the workplace.

Listen here 👉 jamesprescott.podbean.com/e/alice-hews...

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #adhd #inclusion #ThisIsND #NCW #recruitment #diversity
Poema S11 005 | Alice Hewson on being Neurodivergent in the Workplace | Poema Podcast
Today I'm joined by author and speaker Alice Hewson to discuss autism in the work place. Alice talks about the challenges of being neurodivergent in the world we live in, which isn't set up for neurod...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Honoured to be joined by @alicehewson.bsky.social on my podcast today, to talk about neurodivergence in the workplace.

This is such an important topic, please do listen wherever you get podcasts:

jamesprescott.podbean.com/e/alice-hews...

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #autism
Poema S11 005 | Alice Hewson on being Neurodivergent in the Workplace | Poema Podcast
Today I'm joined by author and speaker Alice Hewson to discuss autism in the work place. Alice talks about the challenges of being neurodivergent in the world we live in, which isn't set up for neurod...
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March 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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As we enter #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, especially if you are a manager, HR person or employer sharing a hashtag, displaying a banner or attending webinars; please remember you have the power to encourage real systemic change in the workplace beyond this week.
March 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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✨ Happy International Women's Day! ✨

I spent today at @womensinstitute.bsky.social #IWD25 event at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social. I was delighted to learn that one of their campaigns is to support autistic and ADHD women and girls.

#internationalwomensday #IWD2025 #neurodiversity #adhd
March 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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It appears to be World Book Day, and my first as a published author!

I am deeply proud of this achievement, and so grateful for all of the support I’ve had to get here.

#WorldBookDay #Author #Neurodiversity #Inclusion
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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🎉 I've got some exciting news to share! 🎉

I am delighted to announce that I'm now a member of @speakerscollective.bsky.social!

Read my speakers profile here ⬇️
www.speakerscollective.org/speaker/alic...

#inclusion #neurodiversity #adhd #speaker #speakerscollective #redundancy #socialchange
Speakers Collective - Alice Hewson
Alice is an author, writer and speaker based in Gateshead in Northeast England, with a background in charity communications, journalism and youth work. Alice is an author, writer and speaker based in ...
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March 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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✨ Have you read Neurodiversity in the Workplace yet? ✨

I continue to be overwhelmed by the incredible support, thoughtful comments, and stories that have been share with me since publishing my first book 💜
February 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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It's #TimeToTalk Day 🫂

And with the rise in negativity and misinformation online aimed at anyone involved in the equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging space, it couldn't be a better time to drown out all the noise.
February 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Did you know 25% of every sale of 'Neurodiversity in the Workplace' goes to Shaw Mind?

So by getting your copy you won't just support me, you're supporting others on a much wider scale.

Buy here 👉 amzn.eu/d/4si6ZQE

It's also currently 33% off on Amazon!

#Neurodiversity #Inclusion #MentalHealth
Photo of Alpaca in field behind behind gate. In front hand holding book 'Neurodiversity in the Workplace. How to Create an Inclusive and safe environment' writing is in red, orange, green, blue and purple. Under there is an image of a brain. On half in the same colours. The other black and white. Under there is the authors name: Alice Hewson written in black.
February 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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⭐Another 5-Star Review for Neurodiversity in the Workplace⭐

🔸 When I was in unsupportive workplaces, I never imagined I’d one day write a book on inclusion
🔸 I never thought I’d truly understand what it feels like to be supported & valued by a line manager

#Inclusion #NeurodiversityInTheWorkplace
February 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Have you considered the strengths disabled & neurodivergent people can bring to the workplace?

The amount of posts I’ve read from disabled people justifying their existence or seat at the table has broken me. No one should have to fight to have their skills recognised.
February 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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It has been a pretty difficult week for disabled and neurodivergent people across the globe.

We need to support each other now more than ever, and find our allies too 🤗

This is your reminder to take some time out for you this weekend.
January 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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What #equity, #diversity, #inclusion and #belonging policies mean:

✅ Levelling the playing field through improving recruitment processes, induction and ongoing support, to ensure that a wider pool of skilled and qualified people have access to jobs that were previously inaccessible.
January 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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What does inclusion mean to you? What does a positive workplace community feel like? How can you support neurodivergent colleagues?

Key ingredients for sustainable equity, diversity & inclusion
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#Inclusion #Recruitment #JobSearch #Applications #Neurodiversity #ADHD #Interviews #Neurodivergence
January 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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I continue to be moved by the reviews of ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace,’ which makes what I do feel meaningful & valued. I wrote my book to contribute to the inclusion conversation about creating & designing accessible & supportive workplaces for neurodivergent folk.

#Inclusion #Neurodiversity
January 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM