Category: Neurodiversity

Food reactions in ADHD and autism can involve allergies, intolerances, sensory discomfort or several overlapping difficulties. Understanding what happens before, during and after eating helps…

Constipation, bloating, abdominal pain and sudden toilet urgency can make an ordinary day difficult to plan. You may find yourself avoiding travel, struggling to concentrate…

You read the chapter. Yesterday it looked familiar. Then you open an exam question and the answer will not come. This can be frustrating when…

“Nervous system dysregulation” has become a popular explanation for an enormous range of experiences. Feeling anxious? Dysregulated nervous system. Feeling tired? Dysregulated nervous system. Procrastinating,…

Sometimes the nervous system reaches a point where continuing no longer works. The room feels too loud. Every decision becomes difficult. Words disappear. Small demands…

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…

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…

Growing older changes everyone. Responsibilities shift, bodies change, careers develop or end, relationships evolve, recovery may work differently and the structures that once kept everyday…

]A growing body of research suggests that autistic people experience more adversity than non autistic people. This article explores why. Research suggests that increased vulnerability…