Tag: neurodivergent blog

Neurodivergents are often ostracised by others and have a tendency to be self-critical. Aline shows us how self-compassion and self-therapy can work for a happier, healthier life.

Surgical resident, Aline, discusses mental health stigma, advocacy, and awareness from the perspective of a medical professional who has ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

Jannetje tells of how her Tourette’s manifests in her life, and asks the question, “Should you seek diagnosis?”.

Neurodiversity advocate and teaching specialist, Sandra, presents a well-considered case to parents as to why we should have our neurodivergent children diagnosed.

Are deficits in theory of mind across the board in all autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, investigates the research behind this notion.

Children who are exposed to trauma during their development are being incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD or ODD and placed on medication. Psychotherapist, Jordan Dellinger, discusses the need for a developmental trauma diagnosis in the upcoming DSM-VI.

If autism can be considered a natural variation in humanity, should we even be seeking a medical diagnosis? Jim Hoerricks, PhD, investigates this theory.

Do you think dissociation is a scary clinical term that only applies to ‘mental’ people. Think again. Chances are, you dissociate regularly. Natalie explains how and why people dissociate, and provides some insightful solutions.

Stacia discusses why you should claim your identity and let your neurodivergence shine through this holiday period. Plus, offers some helpful advice on how to plan your time effectively.

Think you know all there is to know about procrastination? Alyssa shows us how many ADHD behaviours are actually procrastinating behaviours and offers some fantastic tips to beat them this holiday season.

To give yourself a break and not put too many expectations on yourself is sage advice at any time of the year, but over the holiday period, it takes on a whole next level.

Do you suffer from anxiety issues? Sullivan shares her tips and yoga hacks (including diagrams, step-by-step instructions and downloads) to help you survive the holiday period.

Christmas can be a difficult time for kids on the spectrum. Be it coping with changes in routine, overwhelm from festive decorations or guests, difficulties with food, or general anxieties. Sharon blogs about how her 10-year old autistic son coped ...

Visiting families for the holidays can be quite stressful. Alissa provides us with some useful tips to cope with the overwhelm of it all.

Neurodivergent kids with more than one condition are often tricky to help. Sandra draws upon her extensive background in education to discuss why it’s important for parents and teachers to work together to ‘crack the code’ before true progress can ...

Alyssa explains how identifying her anxiety symptoms has helped her with her ADHD - Includes some useful tips on how you can allow your anxiety to guide you in more helpful ways.