Tartan Design

About the Tartan

The tartan has been created using the Jackson Tartan Set. Very fitting as my last name is Jackson.

The colours have been thoughtfully selected based on the emotions I have experienced during my neurodivergent/diagnosis journey. It is important to note that everyones neurodivergent journey is different and emotions and associations of colours will vary between individuals. However perhaps some of the emotions and colours will resonate with the journey of other neurodivergent individuals. (I would love to learn more about the colours that resonate with your neurodivergent journey-feel free to drop me an email)

What does each colour signify for me?

Turquoise/Aqua green This is my favourite colour. It resembles being (Happy/Calm/tranquil accepted/Grounded/relaxed) I love being by the water, by the sea its my favourite place to be. In fact it is not uncommon for neurodivergent individuals to be drawn to the water for senses of calm.

Dark Grey This colour represents my feelings before the ND diagnosis. I felt low and lonely, misunderstood and empty.

3. Yellow This colour represents hope and brightness which was significant when I got a ADHD and Autism diagnosis. Everything made sense to me now. I felt validated.

4.Purple– This darkish shade represents Socialisation and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria.

5. Pink– Representation of compassion and empathy which is a true streghth among neurodivergent individuals. (The meaning of this colour is a strong colour and is more prominant than the purple!)

6.Dark blue– Overwhelmed/over stimulated

7.  Coral represents creativity and courage. Again these are both common strengths exhibited among neurodivergent individuals. Neurodivergent individuals are very innovative entrepreneurial type people.

Hello,

I’m Chloe

Welcome to my website. My name is Chloe, a 31-year-old registered nurse and the 2024 RCN Scotland Student Nurse of the Year, recognised for my work advocating for and supporting neurodivergent nurses.

I am proudly neurodivergent. I was diagnosed with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia in my early 20s, and later with ADHD and autism at 27. I have always known I was “different”, and over time I have learned to embrace my neurodivergence. Advocacy for neurodivergent people is now one of my true “eye sparkles” (hyper-focuses). I work to shine a positive light on neurodiversity and to empower others, knowing first-hand the impact of stigma and the turbulence many of us experience. These challenges fuel my commitment to raising awareness, promoting understanding and celebrating inclusivity. You can learn more about my work in neurodiversity here. I am delighted to introduce this one-of-a-kind, signature neurodiversity tartan to the world.

Why did I design the tartan?

I designed this tartan to spark positive, informed conversations about neurodiversity—between those who wear it and those who admire it—so that together we can help educate society about the realities of neurodivergence. I invite anyone to wear this inclusive neurodiversity tartan: whether you are neurodivergent, think you might be, love or support someone who is, want to champion neuro-inclusiveness in society, or simply feel drawn to its colours and design.

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