Being Neurodivergent Means Being Misunderstood 1: Why We Are Misunderstood Autistic and ADHD people vary a lot, but one thing we have in common is being misunderstood. This post
Lessons From My Cat I rescued two kittens this summer while traveling in Italy, and we recently got them spayed. The vet instilled upon us that they were to wear
4 Accommodations to Advocate for Neurodivergent Learners in School As a school psychologist, I work with kids to help figure out the way they learn best. Some fantastic teachers (with
People who belong to minority groups that are viewed negatively cope with that in different ways. Some of these are positive, such as finding communities of similar people. Others, such
Your laundry is piled on the couch, you’re 2 days late submitting your report for work, and there’s a past-due notice for an unpaid bill sitting on your kitchen counter.
Being part of a minority group that is seen negatively can harm people’s physical and mental health. The unpleasant experiences that people in these minority groups face increases their physiological
I discovered neurodiverse communities by accident. It was 2008 and I was in college, desperately trying to understand why life seemed so much harder for me than for those around