Today’s episode is based on a listener question: Jenna wrote, “How do you go about finding a therapist as a neurodivergent person? Are there specific things to look for, or …
Executive Function Life Hacks and Spirituality for Neurodivergent Folks
I’m honored to be joined on this week’s episode by Reverend Catharine Clarenbach. Catharine is a white, fat, cis woman, a sovereign queer femme with ADHD, bipolar disorder, well-managed mental …
Interoception, Thirst, and Sensory Overwhelm
I was talking about interoception last week on Instagram (Post 1, Post 2). Interoception is your eighth sense that lets you know what’s happening inside your body. So, your sense …
4 Tips to Breastfeed When You’re Autistic
While I’m sitting down to write this, I’ve been running this little blog for about 6 months. In that time, I’ve been asked about breastfeeding with autism way more times …
Can positive parenting encourage personal development?
I am a long-time advocate of positive parenting. It’s the way that I was raised, and the way I raise my neurodivergent kids. I truly believe that positive parenting encourages …
On Overwhelm and Neurodiversity: You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
I think one of the most common “symptoms” of neurodiversity is overwhelm. We’re all trying our best in a world and society that aren’t right for us. It’s really easy …
How to Make A Family Schedule That Works For Everybody in Your Household
How to Make a Schedule for Everyone in Your Household Today’s post is a practically-minded one. We’re talking about schedules! Now that we’re getting into the fall season, most kids …
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, …
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 …