For me, it’s not a corporate buzzword or a box-ticking exercise; it is my daily reality.

Working at Vitality360 with a late diagnosis of Autism and ME/CFS, I have experienced firsthand the profound shift from a world that forces unique minds into standard corporate moulds to one that actively reshapes the environment around them. Whether we are supporting the 32% of our clients who are neurodivergent and battling chronic fatigue or adapting our internal policies, we believe in viewing capability through a whole new lens. Below, I share the core principles of a truly neuro-affirming organisation, grounded in both my professional expertise and my lived experience.

When you live with persistent pain or chronic fatigue, your world can feel like it’s shrinking.

Between managing symptoms and navigating the "essentials" of daily life, hobbies are often the first thing to be cut—dismissed as non-essential or a "luxury" we don't have the energy for.

But what if a hobby was more than just a way to pass the time?

We are still buzzing from the incredible turnout for our recent webinar series!

As part of the National Autistic Society’s Autism Awareness Month, we welcomed over 150 participants to explore the deep intersection between neurodiversity and fatigue. From discussing the lived experience of a late-in-life Autism diagnosis alongside ME/CFS to training professionals in fatigue management, one thing became clear: we are all looking for better ways to navigate life with persistent symptoms.

Many autistic people and those with ADHD experience eating in ways that don’t fit typical expectations. What’s sometimes seen as “picky eating” often reflects genuine sensory or cognitive differences that can make food challenging. It is important as clinicians working with people with these condtions’s, that we have an understanding about this. In this blog, our Associate Specialist Dietician & Nutrition Consultant shares her thoughts on this area.

What are the similarities and differences with symptoms of autistic burnout and other fatigue conditions that we see?

One of our team members shares her experiences of being autistic and having an ME/CFS diagnosis.

Our Managing Director shares what she is observing in the case load with fatigue whom we support and asks,

• Why do some individuals experience fatigue more severely or persistently than others?

• Are there identifiable underlying mechanisms?

• What functional and psychosocial challenges arise from chronic fatigue?

• How can targeted interventions best support those affected?

Here at Vitality360, we have been witnessing an emerging trend with a significant percentage of our client group who come to us as experts in fatigue and pain management are reporting suspected or diagnosed ADHD/Autism. People with ADHD and autism often report significant fatigue, a profound mental and physical exhaustion that isn’t just being “lazy” or tired. This fatigue usually comes from a combination of biological, cognitive, and environmental factors rather than any single cause.

In this blog, we look at key reasons this happens, focusing on shared characteristics as well as those unique to ADHD or autism.

What are the similarities and differences with symptoms of autistic burnout and other fatigue conditions that we see?

One of our team members shares her experiences of being autistic and having an ME/CFS diagnosis.