Josie Banks

AT Consultant

Our Digital Wellbeing Specialist, Josie is a qualified teacher focusing on additional learning needs, with experience as a tutor in autism specialist provision.

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Recent Posts

Giving and receiving consent online vs offline: Is it any different?

Our lives are lived both offline, and, these days, more online than ever before. This includes our relationships, friendships, and sexual expressions. Whether you are swiping right on dating apps or hanging out with someone in person, consent is always essential. But how does consent work online? Is it different from "IRL" (in real life) situations? This post will explain how consent stays the same no matter where you are. No matter the setting, consent should always be: 1. Freely Given Co

Josie Banks

5/27/2025·2 min read

Love on the spectrum: Neurodivergent friendly dating apps

Dating is already a confusing, vulnerable, and sometimes overwhelming experience for anyone. But for neurodivergent people, it can come with an extra layer of challenges that many others never have to think about. Whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, a brain injury, or live with other forms of neurodivergence, the world of dating can feel like it wasn’t built for you. From decoding body language and reading between the lines, to managing sensory overload in noisy bars or dealing with the unpredi

Josie Banks

5/20/2025·3 min read

Understanding Doxxing: The Hidden Dangers and How to Protect Yourself

Doxxing involves the public release of someone's private information without their consent, often with malicious intent. In this blog post, we'll explore what doxxing is, why it happens, its impact on victims, and how you can protect yourself. What is Doxxing? Doxxing, derived from the word "documents" (docs), refers to the practice of uncovering and publicly sharing an individual's private or personally identifiable information, such as: * Full name * Home address * Phone numbers * Email

Josie Banks

11/19/2024·3 min read