Sandhya Menon - Onwards and Upwards Psychology
Sandhya is an Educational & Developmental Psychologist and author who specialises in neurodiversity-affirming practice. Her work focuses on supporting children, families, and schools to understand and respect how neurodivergent brains function.
Sandhya's professional activities include contributing to various publications and discussions on topics such as attachment-aware and trauma-informed schools, autism and ADHD understanding, neuro-affirming alternatives to behaviorism, and the intersection of immigrant experiences with neurodivergence. She also offers professional development services and resources to guide individuals on their journey of understanding neurodiversity. Her approach emphasizes respect for neurodivergent individuals and aims to promote understanding rather than compliance-based therapies.