Autistic Procrastination: Why Starting Can Feel Impossible
You know what needs to be done. You may even want to do it. The task could be small, important, or genuinely enjoyable—and yet starting…
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.
Is ADHD Neurodivergent?
Yes, ADHD is widely considered a form of neurodivergence. ADHD is clinically classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder. Within the neurodiversity framework, it is also understood…
Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent: Differences & Examples
The difference between neurotypical and neurodivergent is not that one person has a “normal brain” while the other has an abnormal one. These terms describe…
ADHD Shutdown: What It Feels Like & Why It Happens
Sometimes ADHD overwhelm looks active. You rush between tasks, speak rapidly, become restless, or try to solve everything simultaneously. At other times, the system seems…
ADHD Cognitive Overload: Signs, Causes & What Helps
You open an email while trying to remember why you picked up your phone. A notification appears. Someone asks you a question. Three unfinished tasks…
Low-Functioning Autism: What the Term Means & Why It Can Mislead
Low-functioning autism is an informal and increasingly outdated term historically used for autistic people perceived to have major disabilities or high support needs. It has…
Hyperverbal Autism: Signs, Examples & Meaning
Some autistic people use few spoken words or communicate more comfortably without speech. Others can talk for hours, speak rapidly, use an advanced vocabulary, or…
Is Anxiety Neurodivergent?
Anxiety is not automatically a form of neurodivergence. Occasional anxiety is a universal human response, while anxiety disorders are clinically classified as mental health conditions…
Is OCD Neurodivergent?
Yes, OCD can be considered neurodivergent under broad definitions of neurodivergence. However, OCD is not officially classified as neurodivergent because neurodivergent is not a medical…
Interoception in Autism: Understanding Internal Body Signals
You may not realise you are hungry until you suddenly feel shaky. You might forget to drink for most of the day, notice pain only…