On 12th May, I will be delivering a combined talk and writing workshop in a Lincolnshire library to help them to raise funds and am very much looking forward to the intimate setting in which I can hopefully inspire the audience to create and communicate their emotions.
Devastated to hear that the lovely Dennis Locorriere has died. I had the pleasure of being his concert photographer with Dr Hook. His music was always fun and cheeky and I'll always remember and appreciate working with him.
#DrHook #DennisLocorriere #stagephotography #concertphotography
Here's undiagnosed Sammi in a nursery school photo. What you don't see is how uncomfortable I feel, adopting the doll as my own, not letting anyone else play with her. She's the only reason I'll sit still at all. I don't know how to play.
#autism #autistic #ADHD #neurodiversity
Not just for large corporate events, passionate about neurodiversity and creativity, I also appear at smaller venues, charity organisations and community groups.
PS. didn't write ad, so ignore spelling!
#event #neurodiversity #poetry #workshop #community #communityhub #Lincolnshire #creativewriting
As a linguist, I am increasingly concerned about the subtle use of terms which place blame on disadvantaged individuals rather than society.
Read full article:
open.substack.com/pub/neurodiv...
#language #linguistics #society #neurodivergence #autistic #disabled #disabilityawareness #mentalhealth
I'm so looking forward to releasing my memoirs later this year and am currently on the lookout for a literary agent who aligns with my values.
www.sammiford.com
#AskAgent #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmWriting #MSWL #agent #literaryagent #speaker
I’m speaking at the NEC Birmingham for Naidex 2026 on Thursday, the National Aids for Disabled Exhibition. "This Is Us: Generations of Women Struggling to Obtain a Diagnosis"
Free ticket: www.naidex.co.uk
#Naidex #disability #disabilityawareness #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #NEC #speaker #keynote
When I was putting together the presentation for a recent online talk on #neurodivergence, I noticed that adult Sammi is wearing a very similar blouse to infant Sammi's dress of the 70s!
#childhood #school #seventies #fashion #coincidence
