• Episode 4 – part 2- in conversation with Kelly Knight and Tani Prindiville
    Jan 13 2025

    We are back with Project Manager Kelly Knight and Neurodiversity Advisor Tani Prindiville, who together discuss navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent person.

    Kelly, who is diagnosed as Autistic and self-diagnosed with ADHD, shares her own career journey—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the unique strengths neurodiversity brings to her work.

    Together, Kelly and Tani delve into the realities of being neurodivergent in today’s professional world.

    Key topics discussed and helpful resources

    • Autism in adults
    • ADHD
    • Masking
    • BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
    • Reasonable adjustments in the workplace for autistic people
    • Support at work – a guide for autistic people

    You can find out more about our podcast here. (opens in new tab)

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    41 mins
  • Episode 4, part 1- in conversation with Kelly Knight and Tani Prindiville
    Dec 12 2024

    Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is back with another episode.

    In today’s episode, Project Manager Kelly Knight sits down with Neurodiversity Advisor Tani Prindiville to discuss navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent person.

    Kelly, who is diagnosed as Autistic and self-diagnosed with ADHD, shares her own career journey—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the unique strengths neurodiversity brings to her work.

    Together, Kelly and Tani delve into the realities of being neurodivergent in today’s professional world.

    Key topics discussed and helpful resources

    • Autism in adults
    • ADHD
    • Masking
    • BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
    • Reasonable adjustments in the workplace for autistic people
    • Support at work – a guide for autistic people
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    47 mins
  • Episode 3 – in conversation with Hannah Wilson and Reuben Pearce
    Sep 18 2024

    Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is back.

    In our third episode, Lead Nurse Consultant Reuben Pearce sits down with Hannah and her dad Keith.

    Hannah talks us through her journey as someone who is autistic and has ADHD, from navigating school and university to her life now as an aspiring actor.

    Listen here:

    Key topics discussed and helpful resources

    • Autism in adults
    • Autism in children
    • ADHD in adults
    • ADHD in children
    • Masking
    • School and exam support for neurodivergent people
    • Families of neurodivergent people
    • BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 2 - in conversation with Holly Dale and Dr Mairi Evans
    May 31 2024

    Neurotypes, a neurodiversity podcast by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is back.

    In our second episode, Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans speaks to Lead Lived Experience Practitioner Holly Dale.

    Holly is Autistic and has ADHD. She also suffered with an eating disorder for 14 years. In this episode, Mairi and Holly explore how neurodiversity played a crucial role in her recovery journey.

    Key topics discussed and helpful resources

    • Autism in adults
    • Autism in children
    • ADHD in adults
    • ADHD in children
    • Eating disorders and Autism
    • Peace Pathway
    • Suicide support
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 1, part 2 – in conversation with Tani Prindiville and Dr Mairi Evans
    Feb 26 2024

    Welcome to part 2 of our first Neurotypes podcast. We are back with Neurodiversity Advisor, Tani Prindiville, and Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans, discussing Tani’s experiences being diagnosed with autism and ADHD.

    Key topics discussed and helpful resources:

    • ADHD in adults
    • ADHD in children
    • Masking
    • ADHD medication shortage
    • School and exam support for neurodivergent people
    • Families of neurodivergent people
    • BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
    • Support in the workplace

    Want to learn about something specific in the next episode? Get in touch by emailing: NDstrategy@berkshire.nhs.uk

    Find out more about Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on our website.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 1, part 1 – in conversation with Tani Prindiville and Dr Mairi Evans
    Feb 7 2024

    In our first ever episode of Neurotypes, we are joined by our Neurodiversity Advisor, Tani Prindiville, and Clinical Director and Neurodiversity Lead, Dr Mairi Evans.

    Together they delve into Tani’s journey – from receiving her Autism and ADHD diagnosis, to her current role within Berkshire Healthcare.

    Key topics discussed and helpful resources:

    • Autism in adults
    • Autism in children
    • Meltdowns
    • ADHD medication shortage
    • School and exam support for neurodivergent people
    • Families of neurodivergent people
    • BHFT Neurodiversity Strategy
    • Support in the workplace

    Want to learn about something specific in the next episode? Get in touch by emailing: NDstrategy@berkshire.nhs.uk

    Find out more about Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on our website.

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    35 mins