Is Everyone on the Autism Spectrum? What “Spectrum” Means
Most people can relate to at least one experience associated with autism. We may dislike particular sounds, feel uncomfortable in some social situations, prefer predictable…
Author: Johan Lammers, MSc
I founded sensoryoverload.info after being diagnosed with AuDHD in my early forties. Through this platform, I share what I continue to learn, in the hope that it helps neurodivergent adults feel less alone, better understand themselves, and find approaches that fit their lives. I draw on my MSc in Psychology, years of hyperfocused neurodiversity research, and my own ongoing experience of living with AuDHD.
I’d love to connect with others in the neurodivergent community on LinkedIn and/or X.
How Do Autistic People Show Love? Autism, Affection & Connection
Autistic people experience love, attachment and affection as deeply and diversely as anyone else. What may differ is how those feelings are expressed, communicated or…
Do Autistic People Know They’re Autistic? Self-Awareness & Late Recognition
Some autistic people know or strongly suspect they are autistic long before receiving a diagnosis. Others recognize that they experience the world differently but do…
Is ADHD a Disability?
ADHD can be a disability—but the complete answer depends on what we mean by “disability.” Clinically, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that must involve meaningful…
Is ADHD a Superpower? Strengths Without Romanticizing ADHD
ADHD is sometimes described as a superpower. For some people, that language feels energizing: it replaces a deficit-only story with one that recognizes creativity, curiosity,…
ADHD and Defensiveness: Rejection, Emotion and Conflict
Someone tells you that something you did affected them. Before they finish, your mind is already producing explanations, corrections, and evidence that you are not…
ADHD and Arguments: Why Conflict Can Escalate
An ordinary disagreement begins with a forgotten task or interrupted sentence. Minutes later, both people are defending their character, revisiting old conflicts, and wondering how…
ADHD and Talking Too Much: Fast Speech, Interrupting and Overexplaining
You start telling a short story and suddenly realize you have explained the background, three related events, what everyone said, and why each detail matters.…
ADHD Losing Things: Why It Happens and What Helps
Your keys were in your hand a moment ago. Now they seem to have disappeared. You search the table, your pockets, yesterday’s clothes, the kitchen,…
Autism Decision Paralysis: Why Decisions Become Overwhelming
You have considered every option. You know a decision needs to be made. Yet the more you think, the less able you feel to choose.…