Neurodivergent

Natalie laments a time in her life when anxiety ruled her world and lets her teenage self know that everything will be okay.

Many neurodivergents are born with highly sensitive brains. Add trauma to the mix and those sensitivities can be extremely difficult to live with. Natalie discusses ways in which trauma can manifest as sensitivities in the neurodivergent brain.

New writer, Dana, has autism, ADHD, and PTSD. Here, she discusses what it’s like to live with PTSD, and how you can help.

Many people are struggling with the routine change and uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought the world in 2020, but neurodivergent adults could possibly be suffering the most. Brian takes a look at this and urges remaining positive in the face of change.

Jade outlines how Borderline Personality Disorder comes with many additional challenges that neurotypicals take for granted.

Routines are essential for neurodivergent kids at the best of times, but particularly in this uncertain environment of COVID-19. Sandra provides us with some brilliant tips for how to navigate this tricky issue.

Why do men with ADHD feel the need to be stoic and struggle to seek support for their issues less than women? Marc takes a look at this issue.

Jim discusses the merits of differentiation as a teaching methodology that suits the individual needs of neurodivergent kids and adults.

Thus far, science has been unable to provide a way to improve the area of our brain that controls working memory. All those with ADHD can do is use hacks to get around our frustrating deficits. Here, Alissa provides us some useful tips to help…

Working from home can be challenging for some neurodivergents who require routine, however, many also relish the opportunity due to sensory impairment in the office. Stacia discusses the merits of working away from the office as a neurodivergent.

What are some of the basic challenges experienced by those with ADHD, each day? Elizabeth gives us the run-down…

The neurodivergent population often have specific struggles that they deal with in their everyday lives. New writer, Sam Toth delves into some techniques to help, including the ‘Priority Matrix’…

Megan gives us a glimpse of what it’s like trying to work from home, look after socially isolated kids, and cope with the rigours of severe ADHD.

Have you had difficulty obtaining a diagnosis for your ADHD due to your clinician’s disbelief? Stacia discusses this issue and highlights some research identifying possible different types of ADHD.

Food intake affects a person’s mood, behaviour and brain function. Clinical nutritionist and fellow neurodivergent, Elizabeth Pattalis, highlights some key ways we can help our more unwanted neurodivergent symptoms.

Is ABA damaging to autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, takes an in-depth look at the research evidence…