The Navigating Neurodivergence Blog

Does one of your loved ones with autism and ADHD often info dump? Learn tips for how you can create a supportive environment for them.

Discover how autism life coaching empowers neurodivergent adults to thrive by achieving goals and enhancing independence.

Discover the line between introversion and social anxiety in autism. Learn about tailored support and effective strategies for both.

Learn the many ways checklists can help autistic individuals combat executive functioning challenges, from providing structure to improving

Addressing addiction in autistic individuals requires an approach tailored to address both root causes and their unique challenges.

Uncover the world of autism in women. Learn about the unique manifestations, the challenges faced, and the importance of accurate diagnosis.

Discover how to navigate life after an autism diagnosis with insights from Patty Laushman. Embrace your strengths, find support, and thrive.

Playing music offers some benefits for autistic individuals, including expression, growth, and connection, making it a varied experience

How obsessive interests in popular culture, particularly video games and comic books, led to one autistic man's career path.

A blog post that explains the benefits and causes of why autistic people may be happier around other autistic people

Exploring the benefits of home organization and some strategies autistic people with executive functioning challenges can try!

An detailed primer on autistic shutdowns, the signs, how to prevent them, and more, plus how to support someone in shutdown shame-free.

A deep dive into imposter syndrome in neurodivergent adults, how they interconnect, and different ways to mitigate it.

Let's talk about shame in the context of neurodiversity and how you or someone you know can conquer shame and its many challenges!

The truth about eye contact in autistic adults, plus how to make eye contact -- or what you can do instead when it's just too much.

An exploration of the concept of the energy "spoon count" for autistic adults, and how to conserve and increase it in today's world!

Clients who come to me feeling broken are unaware they have a Formula 1 race car in their brain, but they've been handed the operator's manu

Autistic inertia is a somewhat hidden feature of autism that can significantly impact the quality of life of those affected.

Internalized ableism. Why it matters, how it affects the autistic community, and what we can do to overcome it.

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of the double empathy problem. We will examine its roots, discuss its implications, an