Exploring Autism Types: Four Unique Biological Profiles
In 2025, researchers from Princeton and the Simons Foundation studied more than 5,000 autistic people. They found autism types: four distinct biological subtypes, each with…
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50 Tips for High School with ADHD & Anxiety Symptoms
High school with ADHD ⚡ and anxiety 😰 can feel overwhelming – but small daily habits, supports, and tools can help you thrive. 🧭 How…
40 Causes of Neurodivergent Burnout
Burnout doesn’t happen out of nowhere. For neurodivergent people, it’s often the result of dozens of daily pressures piling up — some visible, others invisible.…
Social & Relational Self-Care: Why It Matters
Self-care is often imagined as something you do alone — meditation, journaling, exercise. But one of the most powerful forms of self-care lives in our…
Anxiety Research in 2025: What Scientists Are Discovering
At Sensory Overload, we stay on top of the latest science so you don’t have to. Anxiety disorders remain among the most common mental health…
100 ADHD Daily Life Tips
This list isn’t about doing everything — it’s about finding one or two tips that click for you and make life a bit lighter. Pick…
40 Practical Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery Strategies
Neurodivergent burnout affects sensory capacity, motivation, executive functioning and emotional regulation. Many autistic, ADHD and AuDHD individuals notice that familiar tasks suddenly feel more demanding,…
Rebuilding Fragile Neurodivergent Self-Esteem
For many neurodivergent people, autistic, ADHD, gifted, or otherwise sensitive minds, self-esteem isn’t just about “feeling good” about yourself. It’s about how safe, seen, and…
Why Social Anxiety Feels So Intense (and What’s Really Happening in Your Brain)
For many people, social situations are everyday moments—introducing yourself, speaking up in class, joining a group conversation, or replying to a message. But for people…
Choosing Therapy Options for Anxiety
Understanding different therapeutic approaches helps you choose the right support for your anxiety. Choosing therapy can feel confusing—there are many different methods, each suited to…