Tag: Planet ND

Feeling stressed? Try this 10 minute, mindfulness meditation and movement video that you can use daily to help you slow down and check-in with your body.

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…

Many neurodivergents don’t feel comfortable in their own skin, perhaps due to a lifetime of being told you are lesser than or maybe as a consequence of our own brains working against us. Brian highlights ways we can garner that ...

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

Isidore writes about some healthy coping mechanisms that allow her to bring out the very best in her autistic life

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.

Sam takes a look at how we can treat anxiety disorders ourselves, holistically.

Across the world, mainstream schooling systems are failing our neurodivergent children. Sharon explains how online schooling proved the perfect alternative for her autistic son.

Read part 2. of eleven-year-old, Will Hare’s, remarkable story of premature birth and the challenges it brought to his brain. Part 2 discusses the groundbreaking neurological treatment that subdued Will’s many difficult symptoms.

Are you considering seeking help for some of your unwanted symptoms, but not sure where to start? Licensed Counselor, Natalie Drozda, gives us some ideas of how to kickstart the process…