Autism diagnoses have been rising for more than two decades due to increased awareness, testing, and changes to the definition of autism (it’s now a spectrum). Substance abuse rates also have been rising since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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, ...
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.
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.
Don’t miss guest writer, Amazon bestselling author, Michele Pitts-Brown’s fabulous tips on how to advocate for neurodivergent acceptance and inclusion.
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.
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 ...
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.
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’…
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.