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Autism/ADHD

Essy Knopf distributive justice
Autism/ADHD

“Fair” isn’t fair: What distributive justice really means for neurodivergents

Have you ever been told you’re not trying hard enough, even when you’re giving…

Essy Knopf anxious attachment
Autism/ADHD Dating

Why anxious attachment hits different for autistic and ADHD brains

It’s happened more than once. I post a video or share a thought, and…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent masking
Autism/ADHD

I get called AI because I’m autistic and don’t mask ‘well’ enough

It’s happened more than once. I post a video or share a thought, and…

Essy Knopf unofficially neurodivergent
Autism/ADHD Identity

Are you ‘unofficially neurodivergent’? Why your struggles still matter

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I just sensitive? Scattered? Awkward? Or is there…

Essy Knopf compliance culture
Autism/ADHD Identity

How compliance culture silences neurodivergent voices

Have you ever noticed how quickly people shift when you stop playing by the…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent thriving
Autism/ADHD Identity

5 common autistic/ADHD survival strategies—and what to do instead

Picture this: you’re in a meeting. You’ve been masking for hours. Someone cuts you…

Essy Knopf neurodivergence diagnosis gatekeeping
Autism/ADHD Identity

Why gatekeeping makes autism and ADHD diagnosis harder—and more harmful

Have you ever felt like your life might finally make sense—if only someone would…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent unmasking
Autism/ADHD Identity

Neurodivergent unmasking explained: How to reclaim your authentic self

Have you ever come home from a day of socializing or work and felt…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent perseveration
Autism/ADHD

Neurodivergent perseveration: When your brain won’t let go (and how to gently take the wheel back)

Ever feel like the hardest part of a tough situation… is what your brain…

Essy Knopf internalized ableism
Autism/ADHD

“Why can’t you?”: Breaking free from internalized ableism as an autistic or ADHDer

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just be normal?” If you're autistic…

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