In recent years, the discourse around neurodivergence has broadened, shedding light on the unique experiences and challenges faced by those who navigate the world differently. Neurodivergent girls, in particular, often form intense relationships that can be both incredibly enriching and profoundly challenging. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this intensity, exploring the intricateContinue reading “Why are Relationships Between Neurodivergent Girls so Intense?”
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Navigating Obsessive Thoughts: A Guide for Neurodivergent Minds
Living with a neurodivergent brain comes with unique challenges and strengths. Among these challenges, managing obsessive thoughts can be particularly daunting. Whether you’re on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, or another form of neurodivergence, obsessive thoughts can be overwhelming and disruptive. However, there are strategies to help manage these thoughts effectively. Here’s a guide toContinue reading “Navigating Obsessive Thoughts: A Guide for Neurodivergent Minds”
Making Amends: A Guide to Repairing Relationships After Impulsive Actions
We’ve all had those moments where our impulse control fails us, leading to actions we later regret. Whether it’s an outburst of anger, a hasty decision, or an unthinking comment, impulsive behaviour can strain our relationships and leave us feeling remorseful. But all is not lost. Making amends is a crucial step towards healing theContinue reading “Making Amends: A Guide to Repairing Relationships After Impulsive Actions”
Are you the Family Scapegoat?
Being Neurodivergent can sometimes also lead to being the Black Sheep and Family Scapegoat Growing up neurodivergent can be a tumultuous journey, especially when you find yourself cast in the roles of the family black sheep and scapegoat. These labels are heavy with misunderstanding and misplaced blame, often isolating those who bear them. But whatContinue reading “Are you the Family Scapegoat?”
Navigating Work as a Neurodivergent Individual: Reasonable Adjustments You Can Request.
Living and thriving as a neurodivergent individual in the workplace comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Neurodivergence includes a range of cognitive differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Each individual’s experience is unique, but one common thread is the need for environments that support and enable productivity, comfort, and success. Here are someContinue reading “Navigating Work as a Neurodivergent Individual: Reasonable Adjustments You Can Request.”
Harnessing the Power of Video Games for Autism: Insights from Christopher Engelhardt
In recent years, video games have evolved beyond mere entertainment, becoming powerful tools for education, therapy, and social development. One of the most promising areas of this evolution is their use in supporting individuals with autism. Christopher Engelhardt, a prominent researcher in this field, has been at the forefront of studying how video games canContinue reading “Harnessing the Power of Video Games for Autism: Insights from Christopher Engelhardt”
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Understanding the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems: Insights into Neurodivergent Experiences.
The human nervous system is a complex network that regulates our body’s involuntary functions, playing a crucial role in how we respond to stress and relaxation. Two critical components of this system are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Understanding these systems can offer valuable insights into how neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism,Continue reading “Understanding the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems: Insights into Neurodivergent Experiences.”
Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Practical Steps to Navigate Everyday Life
Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a profile on the autism spectrum, brings unique challenges, but with the right strategies, you can manage your condition effectively and lead a fulfilling life. PDA is characterised by an intense avoidance of everyday demands and a need for autonomy, often driven by anxiety. Here’s a guide on whatContinue reading “Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Practical Steps to Navigate Everyday Life”
Strategies to Enhance Interoception for Neurodivergent Individuals
Interoception, the sense of internal bodily states, is crucial for understanding and responding to our physiological needs. For many neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder, interoception can be challenging. Poor interoception can lead to difficulties in recognising hunger, thirst, pain, or the need to use the toilet. It canContinue reading “Strategies to Enhance Interoception for Neurodivergent Individuals”
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