Articles written by Dr Deborah Leveroy

Line Manager toolkit for disabled and neurodivergent remote workers

We’re proud to have contributed to a new toolkit created by Dr Christine Grant of Coventry University. Developed in collaboration with Vodafone, NHS Employers, Costain, and the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the toolkit is designed to help line managers better support their disabled and/or neurodivergent remote workers. The toolkit...

Policy and Research Update: October 2024

October 2024 It’s been a busy time for us, with lots of exciting  projects and initiatives. Our Head of Research and Consultancy, Dr Deborah Leveroy, provides an overview of our current research and engagement activities.

Beyond the home: perinatal mental health

The arrival of a new baby can be a time of immense joy and excitement, signifying possibility and hope for the future. But it can also be a time of fear, overwhelm and trepidation. The perinatal period, covering pregnancy and the first year following childbirth can trigger episodes of...

Policy and Research Update: April 2024

April 2024  

Policy and Research Update: March 2024

March 2024  

Autism and Dyslexia

“Neurodiversity isn’t one thing, but many.” To explore the theme for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024, we will look at one employee’s growing awareness of her needs as a dyslexic and autistic woman, and her experience in the workplace. This is Mari’s story, and we will follow her journey from...

Policy and Research Update: January 2024

January 2024 Area of Research Interest: Disability employment gap We recently submitted evidence to the Welsh Government’s Equality and Social Justice Committee on the Disability Employment Gap. The Committee is interested in understanding what action the government and employers can take to increase employment opportunities for disabled people and...

Stop saying dyslexics can’t read!

About 13 years ago, as a keen PhD student, I took myself off to the British Dyslexia Conference in Harrogate. I was very keen to hear about the latest research and of course to sample the delights of Betty’s Tearoom. I sat expectantly in a seminar room, and watched...

Grieving through motherhood and neurodifference

A few months ago, I was browsing the blog website ‘Medium‘ and came across an article about the grieving process and neurodiversity.  I’ve read a lot on neurodiversity and quite a bit on grief. Still, I’ve never considered the interplay between the two or how one could interact with...

Policy and Research Update: November 2024

November update Response to the Public Services Committee inquiry: The transition from education to employment for young disabled people. This month we’re sharing our response to the Public Services Committee inquiry: The transition from education to employment for young disabled people by: Dr Christine Grant, Associate Professor, Research Centre...

Autism and the Menopause: insights from research and lived experience

In this blog, Dr Deborah Leveroy explores the impact reproductive milestones such as menopause can have on an autistic woman’s life.

Your Etch A Sketch Working Memory

Encouraging self-advocacy in the workplace

How can organisations encourage employees to advocate for their needs in the workplace?

Can Mandatory Occupational Health Reduce Long-Term Sickness

How much time have you, or someone you know, had off work in the past year due to long-term sickness? 

Reading Well during Mental Health Awareness Week

Neurodiversity and Inclusion Lead, Dr Deborah Leveroy, shares some books exploring mental wellbeing and life experiences.  

Seven memory and learning strategies

Following on from our previous post about stress. Another thing which stress can do is reduce our working memory and learning capacity! Deborah Leveroy PhD shares her top memory and learning strategies to support you. These tips are great for putting into practice in the workplace, or in your general...

What is Access to Work: everything you need to know.

What is Access to Work? Everything you need to know about applying for Access to Work funding and process

Breaking through barriers in the workplace

In this article, our Neurodiversity and Inclusion Lead, Dr Deborah Leveroy, shares research into the impact of academic failure on adult dyslexics' self-esteem and career progression. She explores some of the neuro-inclusive practices that can be embedded across the employee life cycle - from onboarding and training to workflow,...

How strategy coaching can support your autistic employees

In this case study we share what workplace strategy coaching is and how it can support your autistic employees (and other neurodivergent employees).

Access to Work Mental Health Support Service in the Workplace

We highlight the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service - which offers free mental health support to help people start or stay in work.