Neurodivergent

One of the reasons we believe we developed alters was because we found it so hard to understand emotions in ourselves and others. Strong emotions - like anger - are especially hard for us to understand and we have 2 alters who specifically deal with anger on our behalf. Their names are Angela and Julie. We have published a new...

Growing up in the 70's and 80's, our role models were celebrities: TV stars, movie stars, rock stars, and sports stars. We were the first generation to be raised by television. I'm Generation X, what has been called in the US, a "latch key kid." For the most part, GenX's parents both worked. We'd get off the school bus, walk...

Re-Assessing the Appropriateness of the School Setting, Year After YearEvery year, for almost the last twenty years, I have been invited by the school administrators to reassess the appropriateness of my children’s school placements.  They are all considered neurodiverse and have been diagnosed with things like ADHD, autism, APD (Auditory Processing Disorder), SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), dyslexia, and Irlen Syndrome.Comparing...

If you're on Instagram or any of the "free" social media platforms, and you happen to be interested in autism, autistic people, or topics around autism, you may have noticed that ads promising "cures" or remediation of "autistic symptoms" by solving the "brain-gut problem" have been appearing more frequently these days. This "link" between autism and "gastrointestinal symptoms" has been...

Who Owns the Puzzle Piece?A few months ago, I excitedly announced the publication of my first book "Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery and Faith". It shares my journey between the worlds of autism, neurodiversity, brain surgery recovery, and faith- with the hope that it will enlighten parents, professionals, and family members to better understand and assist the...

Autistic Selves Autistic Selves is a system of personas who live together in one body. We are diagnosed with both Autism and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Autistic Selves are working together to raise awareness and acceptance of Autism and DID. The following video describes a personal journey of diagnosis. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=re1LrUbtHtw&feature=youtu.be

This anti-discrimination guide supporting neurodivergent employees offers practical, evidence-based ways in which to promote social justice through work environments that are inclusive of neurodivergence.

Some neurodivergents have pain or fatigue syndromes, which are often assumed to be related to trauma. But could there be a sensory root?

The majority of people affected by ADHD face irregular sleep patterns. We’ve compiled science-based tips from the top doctors and ADHD experts to help you regain control of your sleep cycle and get the rest you deserve.

Have you ever wanted to go back and talk to your teenage self? Alissa writes a heartfelt letter to her ADHD 16-year-old self that will touch your heart and ring lots of bells.

A HUGE challenge for those with Borderline Personality Disorder is that the medical & therapeutic community often don’t accept the scientific research that’s been done on the condition.

Marc gives us three essential things you should avoid saying to an ADHDer to maintain a healthy relationship.

Brian writes about how important forging solid relationships is for the wellbeing of all neurodivergents.

Many neurodivergents undergo bullying in their formative years and, indeed, through into adulthood. Ana-Maria discusses how a teenage girl in high school completely uprooted her existence and changed her for good. But, should we forgive the perpetrators?

By now, we’ve all heard of COVID induced Zoom fatigue, but how does it compare with the autistic experience on a daily basis? Dana takes a closer look.

Are you struggling in COVID-19 lockdown? Sabine gives us some useful ways to remain sane and keep forging ahead to the future in this difficult time.