The Navigating Neurodivergence Blog

Active listening is a critical skill needed to build meaningful relationships that can be improved with these tips.

Disclosing one's autism is a tricky decision with potential pros and cons. Read about factors to consider and tips for making a disclosure.

Understanding why routines matter for autistic people and strategies for adapting to changes when change is necessary or even unexpected.

College tips neurodivergent people can use to prepare for, thrive, and enjoy their transformative college journey!

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!

Strategies neurodivergent job seekers can use to overcome obstacles, showcase their unique strengths, remain authentic, and get the job!

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

Many with autism have sleep problems as adults. Gain insights into the connection between autism and sleep problems along with tips to impro

Understanding Autistic Burnout in Adults

What is gender and how does it define us? Read this post to learn what the gender spectrum is and how it influences our identities.

Explore what connects autism and alexithymia and discover the overlapping characteristics of these conditions and how alexithymia can impact