Last updated: 31 May 2025
Hi there!
I’m Chloe, welcome to my website 🙂
So, I guess you’re after a little bit of information about me. In short…
Late-diagnosed autistic and ADHDer – Parenting a wonderful neurodivergent child –Educational practitioner – Psychology student – Military family – Passionate about building awareness.
Now, let’s look at the bigger picture…
I am a mum to my amazing neurodivergent daughter, who has taught me so much about who I am. It was through her diagnosis journey that I started questioning, “Am I autistic, too?”.
Not Just A Label
Now, as a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD (also known as AuDHD) woman, I have a huge passion to bring more awareness and knowledge around what it’s like to be neurodivergent. There is a lot of stigma around labels, and I have been asked plenty of times, “Why are you putting a label on it?”. But what a lot of people don’t realise is that it is not just a label of being autistic and/or ADHD. Understanding that I am neurodivergent gave me a sense of freedom and understanding that who I was pretending to be wasn’t me. It was time to take off the mask, the well-mastered mask, and learn about who Chloe is. Because of my diagnosis, I can explore my true identities, beyond the label.
I won’t pretend that I’ve unmasked fully. With over 20 years of conditioning behind me, I have a lot of re-wiring to do. I’m still figuring out where I end and the mask begins. But I’ll get there, and so will you if you’re also on the same journey!
Professional Background
Before my diagnosis, I worked as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) in a military nursery and as an Inclusion Support Assistant once I had my daughter. I have always loved working with children who have additional needs, those who are underrepresented and often not heard. I aim to empower these children to express what helps them confidently; after all, they’re the experts in their own lived experiences.
Educational Background
I suppose this is where my love for psychology originated. I have always been fascinated by people and their behaviour. If I were to reflect, I believe this has stemmed from being undiagnosed and misunderstood throughout my childhood and adolescence. Resulting in my constant observation of the behaviour of family, friends, and acquaintances to understand what is socially accepted, so I could fit in and avoid isolation. I am now in my final year of a BSc (Honours) Psychology degree, and I am incredibly proud of myself for taking that step and returning to university in my late 20s (soon to be 30s!), after having my daughter.
I’m not exactly sure which path I’ll take after graduating – psychologist, counsellor, psychotherapist… There are many options. But whichever direction I go, my purpose is clear: to give children, especially neurodivergent children, the space and tools to understand who they are and to advocate for themselves in a world that often does it for them, sometimes wrongly.
Military Family Life
To add an extra layer to the mix, we are a military family. Some people may already understand what it’s like to be a military family, while others may not. I will be sharing some insight into our experiences of navigating military life as a neurodivergent family. We have had the opportunity to experience some excellent postings, such as Germany and Kenya. Those memories will be among the best we have, thanks to the Army! However, there are also negative aspects to frequent relocations, which I’ll discuss in more detail soon.
For now, that’s all the information about me 🙂
Just remember, whatever you are going through right now, you’ve got this!
Chloe x
Want to get in touch? Email me at Chloe@wiredbeyondlabels.co.uk
Please note:
Everything I share here is based on my own experiences and views. Others may experience similar things differently – and that’s completely okay! My aim is to feature a variety of lived experiences, so we can build a more inclusive and authentic understanding of what it means to be neurodivergent. Nothing shared here reflects any professional organisation or offers clinical advice.