One of the ways that neurodivergent people can manage our energy levels is by ensuring that our home is sensory-friendly and matches our needs. For people with autism, it is …
My Top 10 Books for Parents to Understand a Child with ADHD
One of the most common questions I get is: “One of my kids has ADHD. What books should I read to learn more?” Today, I pulled together my top 10 …
Introduction to Sensory Processing Disorder for Adults
Sensory Processing Disorder in Adults with Autism/ ADHD Sensory Processing Disorder, abbreviated as SPD, is a condition common among children and adults with neurodivergences, including autism and ADHD. At the …
How to Communicate with Autistic Adults? This is the ultimate guide.
The idea that autistic people have poor communication skills is almost a cliché in neurodiversity circles. Sure, some autistic folks are bad communicators; that’s true among non-autistic people too. What’s …
Get Into the Halloween Spirit With These Books by Autistic Women
It’s almost Halloween! Like any book-lover worth their salt, I’m getting into the spirit by reading some supernatural thrillers and murder mysteries…with a neurodivergent twist! I’ve gathered together a shortlist …
Good Life Coaching Means A Lot of Reading
As a certified life coach, I am an avid reader and enjoy keeping up on new research and taking courses to further my education. This page contains recent books and …
Body Doubling for Autistic Folks
It’s very common for neurodivergent folks to have trouble staying attentive to a task that is not interesting to us. Even when we are trying to focus on the things …
Review: The Anxiety Book for Trans People
The Anxiety Book for Trans People: How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy by Freiya Benson Did you know that many autistic folks are gender-diverse and/or transgender? …
Fantasy Fiction by Autistic Authors That I’m Excited to Read (2021)
I’m on a mission to read more fantasy by autistic authors. Here are the books I’m starting with. I’m an autistic woman who’s also a big reader, and one of …
On Gender Essentialism and the Autistic Woman’s Experience: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang is a pretty formulaic romance novel. The premise is a reverse Pretty Woman with a neurodivergent twist: an autistic woman in her late 20s …