Neuro Natters is a podcast created by and for neurodivergent students (and staff) at the University of Reading. Through honest conversations, personal experiences and practical advice, the podcast aims to explore the realities of university life for neurodivergent students, celebrate different ways of thinking and learning, and help foster a more inclusive university community.
The project was led by Rhiannon Jarvie-Morris and has involved students and staff across Institute of Education and the Disability Advisory Service. Rhiannon also features on the podcast, sharing her own lived experience of navigating university life with ADHD.
When speaking about her driving force for creating the podcast, Rhiannon said "Neuro Natters, was created to give neurodivergent students a platform to share their experiences, challenges and successes in an authentic and supportive way. We really hope the podcast will help students feel seen, understood and connected, while also crucially raising awareness and understanding of neurodiversity across the wider university community."
Episodes are hosted on the UoR Student YouTube channel.
Future and upcoming episodes
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Understanding neurodiversity |
Join Laura Purser, Education student, for a foundational discussion on what neurodiversity means, celebrating different ways of thinking and learning, and breaking down common misconceptions about ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Check out the full episode |
| Navigating University Life with ADHD |
Institute of Education staff members Rhiannon and Charlotte shared their lived experience of navigating university life with ADHD. Exploring strategies to manage time, stay focused during lectures, and handle large assignments when attention challenges come into play. |
| Social Interaction and Communication |
Second Year Education Student Katie Sollars discusses tips for navigating social situations, understanding sensory overload, and finding safe spaces on campus for students with autism. |
| Executive Function and Time Management Tips |
Gareth Hughes from the Disability Advisory Services shares practical advice for overcoming executive function challenges, creating routines, and using tools like planners, apps, or alarms to manage responsibilities. |
| Self-Advocacy: Asking for what you need |
Scarlett Murphy, Lecturer in Primary English, talks about self-advocacy, providing neurodiverse students with the tools and confidence to effectively ask for the support they need, empowering them to take control of their academic and personal success. |