Why I hate going outside as an autistic ADHDer
For many autistics and ADHDers, stepping outside isn’t a simple task—it’s an exercise in…
Neurodivergents mask to survive systemic ableism—but at what cost?
Autistic/ADHD individuals learn early on that if they want to survive in a society…
The secret to building neurodivergent self-esteem? ‘Strengths awareness’
Many of the messages we get as autistics living in an ableist society remind…
Gatekeeping actually makes the neurodivergent community less of a safe place
Living within an ableist society, autistic folk often experienced marginalization. But to experience it…
Why childhood autism and ADHD often go overlooked
Childhood autism isn’t always obvious...except perhaps for the autistic child themselves, who comes to…
Why setting limits as a neurodivergent person is crucial
Disrespectful people, pushy people, abusive people—chances are all of us have at one point…
The secret shame of being neurodivergent in a world built for ‘normies’
As a child with undiagnosed Asperger syndrome, my favorite part of primary school was…
7 creative self-care techniques for neurodivergents
Are you an autistic who struggles with self-care? You may not be the only…
So what is autism, exactly?
What is autism spectrum disorder? To fully understand this phenomenon, we have to employ…
Why modulating, not masking is key to neurodivergent social success
Achieving autistic social success isn’t necessarily about mastering certain skills. At its essence, it’s…