Category: Neurodivergence

Better Understanding Executive Functioning Executive functioning weaknesses can have a significant impact on a person’s mental health. But what is executive functioning? How can we strengthen it? In our brains, the executive functions are the higher-level cognitive skills that help our internal systems work effectively.    We can’t talk about strengthening executive functioning without talking… Read more

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

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

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

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