Why Do People Think ADHD Is A Moral Deficiency?
Today, we’re continuing our discussion on the history of ADHD in the early modern era, working from the 1850s through the 1980s. After this episode, when you hear someone say …
Autistic people don’t lack empathy. In fact, we’ve got more than enough.
This article was originally published on Medium. I’m an autistic woman in my 30s. I’m introverted and a little awkward, but I do like to meet new people and make …
My Neurodivergent Family’s Favorite Fidgets (for Under $20!)
So many neurodivergent families struggle with different sensory needs. To help, I’ve collected my neurodivergent family’s favorite fidgets for under $20. They make great additions to your at-home school set-up, …
Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?
Why is ADHD still so heavily stigmatized in our culture, when it’s one of the most well-understood neurodivergences out there? We need to dig into the history of ADHD to …
How ADHD Students of Color Suffer in American Schools
Contents1 How ADHD Students of Color Suffer in American Schools1.0.1 You Might Be Interested In:1.0.2 Sources:1.1 ADHD Students of Color Episode Transcript:1.1.0.1 Introduction1.1.0.2 Is ADHD diagnosed by racial bias?1.1.0.3 Teacher …
6 Creative Socially-Distanced STEM Family Activities (Especially for ADHD & Autistic Brains)
We’ve been trying out a lot of toys, games, and family activities in the past few months with science, technology, engineering, and math ideas – STEM family activities, great for …
Is ADHD Real? Yes! (+ 3 ADHD Lies to Beware)
Is ADHD real? Yes. Yes, it is. ADHD affects 5 to 10% of people worldwide, and is a very common form of neurodivergence. But there are still a lot of …
7 Easy Ways to Get Your Heavy Work at the Water
As a parent of children with sensory integration differences, I know that being in the water is an especially perfect opportunity for my kids to do some heavy work. My …
Black Lives Matter on Neurodiverging
Dear all: The goal of Neurodiverging, as a blog and a podcast, is to offer education on autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. I am critical of the painful, …
Climbing, Jumping, Always Crashing? Hyposensitivity Could Be the Culprit.
Is your child one of those kids who is always climbing, running, pushing on things, falling, making noise at every opportunity? You’re not alone – I have two of them …