Bees are nature’s pattern-makers—hardworking, focused, and brilliant at what they do. Like some autistic minds, they follow their own rhythms, working with precision and purpose, whether alone or alongside others. These dungarees celebrate that unique balance: the ability to thrive independently while still being part of something bigger.

Octopuses are incredible creatures—highly intelligent, deeply sensitive, and masters of adapting to their surroundings. They know when to blend in for safety and when to stretch out and take up space. Just like many neurodivergent people, they collect things that bring them comfort, feel everything in their environment, and have an extraordinary way of seeing the world. These trousers are a quiet nod to that hidden brilliance.

'Some minds move fast, but ours take their time—and that’s a strength. If every brain is a funnel, ours are wide at the top, gathering every detail, every sound, every pattern, with a narrow spout that lets it all trickle through in its own time.' 

This tee celebrates the beauty of slow processing, deep thinking, and taking the world in at our own pace.

Blending in, standing out, shifting between both—octopuses understand the art of masking. They know when to disappear into the background and when to reveal their true colours. This t-shirt is a quiet tribute to that ability, a reminder that even when we seem hidden, our brilliance is always there.

Bees don’t try to be anything but bees—yet in simply being themselves, they create honey, pollinate flowers, and keep the world turning. In the same way, embracing who you truly are not only brings out your own strengths but also encourages others to celebrate neurodiversity. By being unapologetically yourself, you help shift perspectives, making authenticity, individuality, and neurodiversity something to be seen, valued, and enjoyed. Real change happens when we stop masking and start thriving.

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Leah Kristin Blake is a multidisciplinary artist working through a slow and sensitive process of collection, collation and archiving of image and object, using both printmaking and sculptural processes to illustrate their inherently sensory, embodied experience of the world around them. 

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Jay Beech is a content creator known for his high-energy GRWM’s, he promotes self-expression through his fashion, dance and lifestyle content. Over the years, Jay has been open about his experiences with Autism/ADHD, documenting his journey to diagnosis on both TikTok and Instagram.

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Tea (@Teadayblogs) is a London-based artist who explores creativity, self-expression, and the human experience. Over the past decade, her work has been defined by authenticity and introspection, often delving into themes of self-compassion, personal growth, and the creative journey. Through her art and content, Tea inspires others to embrace creativity and live authentically in everyday life.

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Maya is a Brighton-based creative who celebrates the beauty of the handmade: from mending and adapting clothing, to pattern design and textile art. She transforms worn fabrics into something new, embracing sustainability and creative storytelling through every stitch.

Beyond textiles, Maya explores a wide range of crafts, always experimenting with materials, textures, and forms. Whether through visible mending, bespoke patterns or workshops, her practice is a tribute to the joy of craft and the endless possibilities of a busy brain.

Octopuses are incredible creatures—highly intelligent, deeply sensitive, and masters of adapting to their surroundings. They know when to blend in for safety and when to stretch out and take up space. Just like many neurodivergent people, they collect things that bring them comfort, feel everything in their environment, and have an extraordinary way of seeing the world. These trousers are a quiet nod to that hidden brilliance.

'Some minds move fast, but ours take their time—and that’s a strength. If every brain is a funnel, ours are wide at the top, gathering every detail, every sound, every pattern, with a narrow spout that lets it all trickle through in its own time.' 

This tee celebrates the beauty of slow processing, deep thinking, and taking the world in at our own pace.

(she/her)

Maya is a Brighton-based creative who celebrates the beauty of the handmade: from mending and adapting clothing, to pattern design and textile art. She transforms worn fabrics into something new, embracing sustainability and creative storytelling through every stitch.

Beyond textiles, Maya explores a wide range of crafts, always experimenting with materials, textures, and forms. Whether through visible mending, bespoke patterns or workshops, her practice is a tribute to the joy of craft and the endless possibilities of a busy brain.

100% of profits from the Neurodiversity Collection will be donated to ADHD Foundation, the Neurodiversity Charity. 

The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.

Everyone is welcome at Lucy & Yak, so it’s up to us to make sure everyone can feel comfortable shopping with us. We take great pride in the fact that we receive lots of positive feedback around what it’s like to shop at Lucy & Yak as a neurodivergent person – whether that’s thanks to our kind shop teams or avoiding bright lighting. 

In 2023 we took it one step further and introduced sensory friendly shopping sessions across our network of shops. Once a month each store adjusts the space to create a welcoming shopping atmosphere for neurodivergent customers, from sensory friendly lighting, more considered music choices, stickers to show that you’d rather not be approached, fidget toys available and more!