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How to identify emotions when you can’t find the words

White, spiral bound notebook on a yellow background. On the notebook, which is in landscape orientation, are the words how do you feel with a question mark

Being able to identify emotions can be tricky, especially for neurodivergent people. It’s not that we don’t feel emotions—we do, often, and they can be really intense—but naming them can be a challenge. This difficulty isn’t limited to specific neurodivergent identities like autism, ADHD, AuDHD and dyslexia, neurotypical people can struggle with this too. However,ContinueContinue reading “How to identify emotions when you can’t find the words”

Is neuro-identity important when choosing neuro-affirming support?

Image is of a table top with jigsaw pieces on it, and two pieces of paper torn from a notebook. On the paper are the words identity and a question mark.

Identity matters for all sorts of reasons. If we start with ourselves, knowing our identity is important because it provides clarity on who we are, our values, beliefs, strengths and weaknesses. This self-awareness shapes every aspect of our lives, including relationships, career, goals, and our sense of direction. The more you understand yourself, the betterContinueContinue reading “Is neuro-identity important when choosing neuro-affirming support?”

How to create your own personal user manual

Customising your life to better suit your neurodivergent needs can make a big difference in your overall well-being. Image contains multiple jigsaw puzzle pieces in bold colours.

A personal user manual is a bit like the instruction manual for your smart TV. The manual tells you how to operate the telly, how to get the best from its features, and what it needs in order to function at its best. It also tells you the things that are gonna lead to lessContinueContinue reading “How to create your own personal user manual”

How to choose autism-affirming counselling

Autism-affirming counselling can be a lifeline and game-changer for autistic people and people with AuDHD (autism and ADHD together). It can be a struggle to find the right counselling and mental health support for a number of reasons: Lack of awareness and understanding from counsellors and mental health professionals who may not have had sufficientContinueContinue reading “How to choose autism-affirming counselling”

Looking back with new lenses: late diagnosis of neurodivergence

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Late diagnosis of neurodivergence can lead us to questioning key events of our past, as we reframe things through new lenses. Different conditions have different characteristics, and being multiply neurodivergent can add layers of complexity. In this post I focus on innate forms of neurodivergence, including but certainly not limited to ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexiaContinueContinue reading “Looking back with new lenses: late diagnosis of neurodivergence”

9 ways to boost sexual satisfaction for neurodivergent people

Neurodivergence encompasses a range of conditions, each affecting experiences of intimacy and sexual satisfaction in different ways.

AuDHD: What happens when ADHD and autism collide

AuDHD refers to the co-occurrence of autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) within the same person. This neurodivergent overlap can create a unique set of challenges and strengths, as the person experiences characteristics from both. People with AuDHD may face difficulties with executive functioning, attention regulation, sensory sensitivities, socialContinueContinue reading “AuDHD: What happens when ADHD and autism collide”