Nurologik

18/03/2026

Part 1. Introduction - why Nurologik? The early years…. A good friend gave me some constructive feedback back yesterday evening. They suggested I talk more about my personal reasons for founding Nurologik and creating NuroCove spaces. They told me to step forward as my true authentic self and tell my story. Well, anyone that knows me, will know my response to that idea… Then, I realised that I have nothing to loose in giving it a go. So, here is part one of the story of Alex (Ali) Kegie…. Born into a relatively privileged family, I am one of 4 siblings. The only one diagnosed with any neurological differences.
At 18 months old, I started to experience epileptic ‘absences’ and experienced one convulsion. I still remember being taken to the hospital in an ambulance - which is ‘odd’ in itself. All throughout my life, I experienced sensory sensitivities, and for many years attributed these experiences to being epileptic.
Bright or flashing lights, bold patterns on floor and wall coverings, overwhelm in busy environments. I assumed it was the photosensitivity that I’d been diagnosed with as a child, and understandably, so did my parents. No doubt, there was a connection, but it didn’t explain everything…

Why did I experience pain from high pitched sounds?

Why was I a late starter with both speech and walking?

Why, when I did start to talk, did I come out with full sentences, with my first word being elephant?! All very strange, but just taken as a quirks. Continued in the comments.
Images: 1. Alex (Ali) Kegie as a young child, sitting on a rocking chair.
2. Alex (Ali) Kegie recently pictured in her homebased ‘office’, with calm blue, green & purple lighting and plants

18/03/2026

A good friend gave me some constructive feedback back yesterday evening. They suggested I talk more about my personal reasons for founding Nurologik and creating NuroCove spaces.

They told me to step forward as my true authentic self and tell my story. Well, anyone that knows me, will know my response to that idea…

Then, I realised that I have nothing to loose in giving it a go. So, here is part one of the story of Alex (Ali) Kegie. It’s just a short introduction.

Born into a relatively privileged family, I am one of 4 siblings. The only one diagnosed with any neurological differences.

At 18 months old, I started to experience epileptic ‘absences’ and experienced one convulsion. I still remember being taken to the hospital in an ambulance - which is ‘odd’ in itself.

All throughout my life, I experienced sensory sensitivities, and for many years attributed these experiences to being epileptic.

Bright or flashing lights, bold patterns on floor and wall coverings, overwhelm in busy environments. I assumed it was the photosensitivity that I’d been diagnosed with as a child, and understandably, so did my parents.

No doubt, there was a connection, but it didn’t explain everything…

Why did I experience pain from high pitched sounds?

Why was I a late starter with both speech and walking?

Why, when I did start to talk, did I come out with full sentences, with my first word being elephant?! All very strange, but just taken as a quirks.

In early childhood, a favourite pastime was counting the birds in my garden to determine numbers of each species, I quickly realised that it wasn’t a great way to collect data - how could I tell if I counted a bird twice?!

Birds were my first “special interest”.

But even before that my sensory seeking behaviours were evident. The distant sound of a marching band on a Sunday, and the smell of freshly baked bread from a local factory weren’t just a pleasant sensory experience for me. The need to get closer to the sound so I could feel it, and taste that smell were so intense that I would drag family members (good old (great) Aunty Joan mostly) for miles to find what I was seeking. I was 3 years old. I still remember it clearly.

I’m lucky. I now wonder what would have happened if my needs weren’t catered for at those times. Would I have been a child that suffered public ‘meltdowns’. I doubt it. I was more prone to shutting down, then.

What has this got to do with Nurologik? Not much, other than having lived experience of sensory hypo- and hyper- sensitivities pretty much all my life, and so I understand the environmental barriers faced by many neurodivergent people. I’ve read the books, but most of my spaces are created through experience and listening to other neurodivergent people. It does make a difference…

Image:
1. Alex (Ali) Kegie as a young child, sitting on a rocking chair.
2. Alex (Ali) Kegie recently pictured in her homebased ‘office’, with calm blue, green & purple lighting and plants

17/03/2026

The UK's trade publication for workplace neurodiversity

17/03/2026

Are you organising an event for Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Would you like to have advice on how to ensure your event is neuroinclusive?

Nurologik would love to help!

With services spanning from general advice on how to organise a neuroaffirming event, to providing a supervised NuroCove sensory space, we can work with you to make your event a success.

If you would like to chat further contact us at info@nurologik.com.

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A calming sensory space with plush lounge moon chairs, soft cushions and a small table with plants, illuminated by gentle green and blue lighting and draped curtains to create a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.

17/03/2026

Nurologik support services for your neuroaffirming events and spaces

23/02/2026

We had another lovely day at The Riverfront on Saturday, supporting the Lunar New Year Celebrations with a NuroCove space.

We were visited 108 times during the day! Thank you so much to all at The Riverfront for caring about those that need these spaces for sensory and emotional regulation. You are leading the way in creating a truly neuro-affirming venue! 💜





Alt text: A softly lit sensory space decorated for Lunar New Year, glowing in calming blue and green tones. Beanbags, soft furnishings, and low lighting create a peaceful retreat from the busy event outside. Subtle festive touches add warmth without overwhelming the senses, offering a quiet, supportive environment for visitors to rest, regulate, and reset.

29/12/2025

The NuroCove is open at The Riverfront this evening for the relaxed pantomime performance of Rapunzel.

If you or someone you’re with needs a calm, low-stimulus space to take a break, regulate, or rest, you’re very welcome to visit us 💙



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Video walkthrough of a NuroCove sensory room. The camera starts at a wooden table set up for quiet activities, with soft blue and purple lamps, colouring books, pens, and small plants. It moves toward a calm seating area with cushioned chairs arranged around a light-coloured rug, gentle floor lights, and fabric room dividers creating a quiet, enclosed space. The video continues around the room to a floor-based relaxation area with bean bags, low cushions, folded blankets, and soft lighting, surrounded by plants and wall art. The room uses low lighting, calm colours, and soft furnishings throughout.

22/12/2025

My absolute favourite addition to the NuroCove this year is the crème de la crème of weighted lap blankets from Zensory. I can’t put into words words how much I love it! It’s lush!

Image: A grey, faux fur moon chair with fluffy grey cushion and Zensory weighted lap blanket. Behind are drapes and floor plant lit with soft green lighting

20/12/2025

https://www.wao.gov.uk/blog/audit-wales/2025/12/10/welcome-nurocove-finance-future-2025

This section sets out how you may request information from us and provides some direct links to information of wider public interest.

16/12/2025

Finance of the Future 2025 | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Today we’re at Finance of the Future 2025, hosted by Audit Wales, providing a NuroCove sensory room — a calm, inclusive space for attendees who need time out from noise, crowds, or cognitive overload.

Thoughtful environments matter. When people can regulate, they can engage, think, and contribute more fully.

We are proud to support events that are building accessibility and neuroinclusion into the experience, not adding it as an afterthought

Image Descriptions:
1. Low-lit sensory room with bean bags, cushions, plants, and soft green-blue lighting.
2. Round table with chairs and cushions, set for quiet activities under purple and green ambient lighting.
3. Sensory shelf with plants, books, and tools for sensory regulation, lit in blue, green, yellow and orange light.
4. Calm seating area with faux fur moon chairs, floor cushions, and pebble-shaped glowing light orbs behind sheer curtains.
5. Stacked neck cushions and blankets with plants and hexagonal wall lights in blue and purple lighting.

31/10/2025

We are so excited to be partnering with Divergent Emergent for their launch event!

Are you looking for local connections and networks for neurodivergent creatives in the film and media industry?

Come and join us at The Volcano Theatre, Swansea, 6pm-9pm on 27 November 2025.

Register for your free ticket at:

https://lnkd.in/e35Uk_V6

We look forward to seeing you there!🎉

17/10/2025

Nurologik were at the South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner’s Children & Young People’s Police, Crime and Justice Plan launch on Monday to support the event with a NuroCove at the Tramshed Cardiff.

Tramshed‘s cinema was a unique space to utilise! The dark walls and repurposed, reclining aircraft seats were definitely a bonus!

Many thanks to Esi for agreeing to have her photo taken to highlight the numerous activities that we have available in the NuroCove!







Image 1: Person writing at a dimly lit desk with a small lamp, chess set, and orchid, surrounded by soft purple-blue lighting.

Image 2: Calm sensory room with green and purple lighting, showing a person at a desk, plants, and glowing lamps on the floor.

Image 3: Cosy sensory space with reclining seats, soft blankets, rugs, and glowing green-blue lights creating a soothing atmosphere.