Tag: neurodiverse writer

Jim Hoerricks, PhD, breaks down the idea ‘Should we even be treating autism?’. What do you think?

What role does hyperfocus play in your life? Did you know that hyperfocus has an ON/OFF switch? The ability to hyperfocus is one of the biggest strengths found in ADHD; however, it can be a drawback when you’re unable to ...

Often struggling to follow through with your New Year’s Resolutions? Mark shows us some easy steps to ensure you make them and keep them this year.

Let’s face it, how we are perceived is important to most people. But what happens when we care TOO MUCH about how we are perceived and this turns into social anxiety? Sophie delves into the latest science of social anxiety ...

Marta highlights how massage can be beneficial for neurodivergents to alleviate stress levels over the holiday period This article includes an overview of our biology and reasons for stress induction, plus, ways to navigate massage if you don’t like to ...

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 dread the family get-togethers over the holidays? Do you always end up feeling stressed, angry, or inadequate around particular family members? Licensed therapist, Jordan Dellinger, provides some easy ways you can eliminate stress from dysfunctional family dynamics, including ...

Guest writer, Jessica Dark, from Hygge Me talks about expressing her neurodivergent differences, allowing her true colours to be seen, and her journey towards self-acceptance.

Many people are beginning to put 2+2 together to see the links between the diagnoses of autism and Borderline Personality Disorder. Jade points out five ways the two conditions overlap.

The sum of our symptoms makes us unique to only ourselves and no one else! Here, Jim discusses his autism, sensory, and gut issues to highlight how we often differ from others with the same diagnosis.

Have you ever tried dating when you have multiple Neurodivergent conditions to balance out? Wickie gives us a brilliant metaphor for her attempts to date with both ADHD and Bipolar 2.

Autism and neurodiversity advocate, Tim Goldstein, discusses the curse of being a so-called high functioning autistic. Those who are higher functioning are required to pass as neurotypical which is a standard that’s almost impossible to meet.

Don’t miss this fascinating insight from the originator of the Neurodiversity concept, sociologist, Judy Singer, as she breaks down the concepts ‘neurodivergent’ and ‘neurodiverse’ and muses over what normal really is, anyway!