Being Misunderstood 3: We Expect to be Misunderstood

Neurodivergent people live in a world where at any given moment, someone could judge our motives or character negatively, for unknown reasons. It’s hard to feel safe in a situation

Neurodiversity in Medical Education and Training

While there are few formal education opportunities, medical providers have access to continuing education courses in Neurodiversity. Due to increasing awareness of the problem of the lack of education, more

What Support May Look Like for BFRBs (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors)

If behavior is communication, then I'm here to reiterate that BFRBs may or may not indicate an emotional issue such as anxiety. Instead, for people like me and many others,

Being Neurodivergent Means Being Misunderstood 2: Why Neurodivergent People’s Behavior Doesn’t Always Match Our Feelings

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Inside an Autistic ADHD-er’s Meltdown

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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 is the first in a series about these misunderstandings. It will explain

4 Accommodations to Advocate for Neurodivergent Learners in School

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To Stay Healthy, Should You Show You’re Autistic Or Not? Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

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Manifestations of Adult ADHD

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.