A neurological difference that is part of normal human diversity that is often categorized by differences in communication (verbal or nonverbal), repetitive behavior, and special interests. Autistic people may be more vulnerable to manipulation and also struggle with executive functioning.
A neurological difference that is part of normal human diversity that is often categorized by differences in attention regulation. People who are ADHD may also have emotion regulation, time management, and organizational difficulties.
People with dyslexia have difficulty connecting letters they see on a page with the sounds they make. As a result, reading becomes a slow, effortful and not a fluent process for them.
Although research shows that neurodivergent individuals do not struggle with communication or inter-relationships with other neurodivergent people, we are a minority. To better exist together, it is important for neurotypical people to learn more about neurodiversity and it is important for neurodivergent people to accommodate some of their difficulties.
A protective and self regulatory response to less predictable environmental stimuli or stress (good or bad). Stimming can be of a visual, auditory, verbal, vestibular, olfactory, or tactile nature.
Camouflaging or masking is when an individual alters their natural behavior to blend into the majority group. It often takes exuberant energy to do so and it can also become a hard-to-break habit. People who have masked for years may struggle with self-identity.
Autism is a neurological difference that is part of normal human diversity that is often categorized by differences in communication (verbal or nonverbal), repetitive behavior, and special interests. Autistic people may be more vulnerable to manipulation and also struggle with executive functioning.
Autistic people socialized as female often present differently than those socialized as male. We were taught to be more empathetic and social. We may be more likely to camouflage and are less likely to receive a diagnosis due to outdated stereotypes and schemas.
Autistic kids grow up to be autistic adults. Some individuals may have received a diagnosis at a younger age, some may not have been diagnosed until recently. In any case, there are tools you can learn to help navigate the adult world.
When we push ourselves too hard, our body takes notice. Sometimes this can lead to non-verbal periods or outbursts. These outbursts are not tantrums but instead related to feelings of overwhelm. Together we can discuss strategies to reducing meltdowns and shutdowns and tools for getting out of those states.
After camouflaging for so long, it can be hard to act how your body would prefer. It may even be hard to know how you would prefer to act or who you are. This is unfortunately common among the neurodivergent community. I cannot tell you who you are, but we can discuss self-identity.
All autistic people differ vastly. Some may be hypersensitive to sound while others are hyposensitive and frequently blare hard metal in their car. Our special interests, social skills, relationship styles, and struggles all differ. Here are some people's experiences and perspectives.
I cannot tell you if you have ADHD, but I can help you identify ADHD related traits, like procrastination, time blindness etc. Together we can develop tools to help you work through your difficulties.
I cannot tell you if you have ADHD, but I can help you identify ADHD related traits, like procrastination, time blindness etc. Together we can develop tools to help you work through your difficulties. Below is a for-fun unofficial ADHD test. Can you relate to any of its contents?
People with ADHD, socialized as female, may present differently than those socialized as male. Click on the picture and on the link below for two videos further discussing this topic.
Kids with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD. Some individuals may have received a diagnosis at a younger age, some may not have been diagnosed until recently. In any case, there are tools you can learn to help navigate the adult world. Click on the picture and the link below for two videos further discussing this topic.
I am not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe or recommend medication. However, I can recommend to not rely solely on medication. Having both medication and a coach to help you develop self-management tools, may be more beneficial than either medication or an executive functioning coach.
Emotion regulation difficulties and rejection sensitive dysphoria are common symptoms for people with ADHD. Watch the video to learn more.
People with ADHD very frequently struggle with procrastination, time management skills, accurately estimating the time something will take, and general organization. Together we can learn some skills to help. Click the link to learn more.
Dyslexia is a term that refers to the difficulty with reading. People with dyslexia have difficulty connecting letters they see on a page with the sounds they make. As a result, reading becomes a slow, effortful and not a fluent process for them.
Problems in reading begin even before learning to read, for example when children have trouble breaking down spoken words into syllables and recognizing words that rhyme. Kindergarten-age children may not be able to recognize and write letters as well as their peers. People with dyslexia may have difficulty with accuracy and spelling as well. It’s a common misconception that all children with dyslexia write letters backwards or those who write letters backwards all have dyslexia.
People with dyslexia, including adolescents and adults, often try to avoid activities involving reading when they can (reading for pleasure, reading instructions). They often gravitate to other mediums such as pictures, video, or audio.
Definition by American Psychiatric Association
Ironically, the longest definition on this page is for the condition related to reading difficulties. If you prefer not to read the definition above, watch the video below.
As a dyslexic person myself, I subconsciously made this website very dyslexia friendly. Do you want to learn how to find more dyslexia friendly content click the video to learn more about dyslexia friendly design.
Want to learn how to take notes or study in ways that your dyslexic brain prefers? Let's set up a coaching session and work on it together.
Comorbidities are when one person has two or more co-occurring conditions. For example, someone with anxiety who also has depression. Watch the video below to learn more.
What is OCD and how does it relate to other types of neurodiversity? Can I be both Autistic and have OCD? I cannot tell you if you personally are Autistic or OCD, but I can help you find tools to accommodate unwanted OCD-like traits from a coaching standpoint.
Gender divergence is not a medical or mental condition. It does however relate to neurodiversity as there is a higher percentage of trans people who are neurodiverse. And spoiler warning, testosterone does not cause autism, and neither do vaccines.
Social anxiety also frequently co-occurs with neurodivergence. I cannot cure anxiety, but we can discuss various communication skills and tools to help you feel more prepared to take-on the social world.
Depression also frequently co-occurs with neurodivergence. I cannot cure depression, but we can discuss various habit forming techniques that might reduce feelings related to depression, and techniques to reduce behaviors more likely to keep you feeling isolated.
Neurodivergent people are more likely to experience trauma and are more likely to process traumatic events in ways that prolong negative affects. I cannot treat you for PTSD, nor can I keep you safe. However, we can discuss various safety skills that might better prepare you moving forward (for example, working on identifying the emotions and intentions of others.
Communication can be confusing and asserting yourself can seem like a daunting task. Although I cannot fundamentally change this, together we can work through these difficulties which may make future interactions less intimating.
Considering how the other person might respond to something we say can help guide our behavior moving forward.
People can be emotionally, analytically, and logistically supportive. When they say X what kind of support do you think they might be wanting to receive?
It is one thing to know what to do, but a very different thing to actually do it. Practicing together will help get you ready for the real event.
Understanding how to communicate your care for someone in a way they can best receive it is crucial for healthy relationships.
Together we can learn different acronyms that remind us how to communicate in a respectfully assertive manner in which we are respecting our own needs and the needs of others.
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