Category: Neurodivergence
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Dealing With Procrastination
Dealing With Procrastination I know I’m not alone on this one! Let’s talk about procrastination… What’s the deal with procrastination? What drives it? What is its function and what do we do about it? Instead of focusing on procrastination, try focusing on your inertia. Notice how it is more difficult to initiate a task than… Read more
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Better Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
Better Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory processing disorder, though not an official mental health diagnosis, is a condition widely recognized in the medical community. Still, it doesn’t seem to get as much attention in the general population as it might deserve. Have you ever heard of sensory processing disorder? Are you confused about what it… Read more
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Challenging Assumptions About Autism
Challenging Assumptions About Autism What assumptions do you have about autistic people? What do you think that you know about autism? How can you begin to challenge your assumptions? The autism spectrum is NOT linear. 🚩 The problematic assumption: “The autism spectrum is linear and goes from less autistic to more autistic” 🚩 Another related… Read more
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Working With ADHD
Working with ADHD Spotlight on the ADHD neurospicies this week! Recently diagnosed and at a loss as to where to begin? Supporting someone with ADHD? Read on! Let’s start with the dreaded to-do lists. In truth, to-do lists can sometimes be useful, alleviating the brain from the task of tracking and remembering so many things.… Read more
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Embracing Neurodivergence and Releasing Ableist Expectations
Embracing Neurodivergence and Releasing Ableist Expectations I’m continuing to target internalized oppression this week, highlighting the impacts of ableism on the neurodivergent community Neurotypical Reflection How can you adjust to meet neurodivergent people where they are at? How often do you think about ableism? How does ableism impact you? What can you do to be more mindful of your… Read more