Episode 7 - Celebrating Neurodiversity in Action – Zara – Ayrshire College Student

In this episode, Zara chats with Charlotte, who explains how her ADHD affects her learning. She shares how meeting new people can make her nervous and how fidgeting helps her focus. Zara also discusses the support she receives, including time in the wellbeing room, assistive technology, and accommodations from her lecturers, such as speaking slowly and ensuring a quieter classroom.

Zara talks about her determination to try tasks independently, despite her ADHD and walking disability, and how her neurodiversity influenced her course choice. She hopes to work with neurodiverse students in the future.