Neurodiversity in Life, Work and Business

In the Press

Sara-Louise is the Inclusion and Equality Correspondent for The European Magazine and regularly contributes to other major publications.

AS SEEN IN

Female First

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Daily Mail

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The i Paper

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NationalWorld

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Global Woman Magazine

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Understanding Autism

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The European

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Articles

Explore Sara-Louise’s published work, where thought leadership meets lived experience.

From media features to in-depth articles, these pieces spotlight the realities of neurodivergence in leadership, workplace culture, and beyond - challenging assumptions, sparking conversations, and shaping change. Please note some articles may require a subscription to read.

“Why leaders need to take rejection sensitivity seriously”

June 2026 - The European

From burnout to social withdrawal, the effects of rejection can linger far longer than we acknowledge. The European’s Inclusion & Equality correspondent, Sara-Louise Ackrill, explores why some people experience social rejection more intensely than others, and why our reluctance to discuss it openly is impacting employees and employers alike.


“Meet the renters who never want to own a home”

September 2025 - The Telegraph

Sara-Louise discusses how renting can offer the flexibility to live in more desirable areas that might be out of reach to buy in.

“AuDHD Day - the recognition of a community long overlooked”

September 2025 - National World

Sara-Louise talks about discovering how living with both has transformed her life, and reveals the importance of finding safety and belonging among fellow AuDHDers.


“Two new guides for adults living with late autism and ADHD diagnosis”

September 2025 - The European

Sara-Louise reviews ADHD… Now What? by Katie Friedman and Alex Campbell and Lost & Now Found: A Guide to Understanding and Accepting Yourself for Late-Discovered Autistic Adults by Kate Lane-Toner and Suzi Payton.


“Why I don’t have a Pension”

August 2025 - i Newspaper

Sara-Louise opens up about pensions, the ND Disability Tax, and why making it all work feels out of reach.


“How women over 35 are being ghosted by the medical profession – and why we have no recourse”

July 2025 - National World

Sara-Louise explores the invisible crisis faced by women over 35, whose struggles with ADHD, perimenopause, and PMDD are routinely ignored by a medical system ill-equipped to recognise or address their needs.


“We need to re-think workplace resilience”

July 2025 - The European

Sara-Louise discusses the hidden toll corporate away days take on neurodivergent leaders, and why true resilience means rest, recovery, and room for difference.

“OCD and the shocking truth about how it almost destroyed my sex life”


May 2025

Sara-Louise talks OCD and intrusive thoughts with the Daily Mail.


IWD Inspirational Female Founder Spotlight: Sara-Louise Ackrill

March 2025 - The Successful Founder

Drawing from her own experiences with autism and ADHD, Sara-Louise shares her journey of building a thriving business, overcoming challenges, and empowering others through innovation, advocacy, and meaningful support.

Comments and Contributions

Books

Sara-Louise has commented and contributed to a number of books and publications by Authors all over the World.


Quiet Brilliance by J.M.C Kane


Peace Over Pieces Volume II by Clara Baldwin-Dickneite‍ ‍


Neuroqueer: A neurodivergent guide to love, sex and everything in between by CJ De Barra

Podcast & Radio Appearances

Listen to Sara-Louise’s conversations on catchup; sharing insights, stories, and strategies around neurodivergence, leadership, and workplace culture.

  • The Business of being Different (Podcast)

    (March 2026)

    Sara-Louise speaks to Vishesh Duggar about building an inclusive culture

  • The Midday Show (Radio)

    (August 2025)

    Sara-Louise joins Neil Long to talk about being ND and the ND Lovers Club

  • Neurodiverse in Love (Podcast)

    (August 2021)

    Sara-Louise speaks to Mona Kay about being Neurodiverse in Love