It is enough to identify as neurodivergent. 
I understand the challanges of obtaining a diagnosis and do not want to add an additional barrier    Your learning experiences are still valid and worth exploring 

As medics, I think we can agree that maintaining trust, and upholding confidentiality is of paramount importance.  Whilst your name, and some demographic information is collected initially, once the interview has been transcribed all patient identifiable information will be removed from the data. So whilst a direct quote from you may appear in a research paper (or my thesis!), no one would know it was you except us both.

You are allowed to change your mind! 

There's a 72 hour cooling off period after your interview, so if for whatever reason, or no specific reason at all, you change your mind - then just email me and I'll make all of your data disappear forever. No questions asked. 

I recommend blocking out 90 minutes, and I anticipate interviews will range between 30 - 90 minutes. Some may be slightly shorter or longer, as each conversation will be slightly different. But my aim is to try to keep to time, whilst also giving you space to share your experience in a way that feels comfortable for you. 

Don't fret, as I will send you a copy of the question guide ahead of time, so you can have a read through and think about the questions (or you can ignore it, if you prefer). Remember though, it is a guide and not a script, and I may go on tangents to explore something interesting you have said

There are no physical risks. There could however, be feelings of distress either during, or perhaps more likely, after our conversation as it may touch on sensitive topics. I will guide you through the conversation, and give you warnings before any senitive information, but even with the best will in the world, it may effect you afterwards. It is difficulty to predict who it will effect, but I do recommend doing the interview at a time when you have no other clinical commitments for the day. While I do have a 'distress protocol', and I have also made A Self-Soothing guide, with stratergies to practice groudnding.