Proprioception & Interoception in ADHD & Autism
Interoception and proprioception are two sensory systems that help you understand your body. They influence how you notice hunger, pain, tension, movement, and physical boundaries.…
Category: Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent Clutter, Object Permanence and “I Do Not See It Until It Is Too Late”
You look around and see piles. Clothes on a chair.Paper stacks on a table.Boxes that never quite got unpacked.Half sorted drawers and mystery bags. Sometimes…
Rejection Sensitivity and RSD in Neurodivergent Adults: Not Just an ADHD Thing
You send a message and see the other person come online then go quiet.Your stomach drops. Your brain starts writing stories. 💭 “They are annoyed…
Hyperacusis vs Misophonia vs Sensory Overload: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever said “sound hurts,” and someone looked at you like you were exaggerating… you’re not alone. A lot of neurodivergent adults live with…
Neurodivergent Parenting Teens: When Both Of You Are Overloaded And Masking
Parenting a teenager is intense for many people. Parenting a teenager while you are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or otherwise neurodivergent, and your teen is also…
Why get autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults trapped near the finish line?
You start things with real excitement: 📚 a course🎨 an art series🧠 a blog or book🛠 a new service or small business idea You research…
Travelling As An Neurodivergent Parent: When You And Your Child Both Have Meltdown Points
Travel can be hard.Parenting can be hard.Being neurodivergent and parenting a neurodivergent child while travelling can feel like a full body challenge. You may notice:…
Special Interests vs Hyperfixations: Joy, Escapism and When It Starts To Hurt
Many ND adults know what it is like to fall deeply into something. Maybe it is: 📚 a topic you research for months🎮 a game…
Why Neurodivergent Nervous Systems Reach For Substances
Think about what your system goes through on an ordinary day. You may experience: 🎧 sensory overload🧮 executive overload🎭 masking and social performance⚡ ADHD restlessness…
Neurodivergent Conflict Aversion and Fawn Responses: Why You Say “It Is Fine” When It Is Not
Someone hurts your feelings.You feel anger, disappointment or fear. Yet out of your mouth comes: 💬 “It is fine.”💬 “Do not worry about it.”💬 “It…