The Navigating Neurodivergence Blog

Discover how autism and ADHD overlap, creating unique challenges and strengths in AuDHD individuals.

Learn the many overlapping and contradicting characteristics between autism and ADHD in addition to what it’s like having both conditions.

Discover how task analysis can empower neurodivergent individuals with autism and ADHD to break down complex tasks into achievable steps.

Are you struggling with time blindness? Learn how to manage time perception challenges with personalized strategies and support.

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 why individuals with autism and/or ADHD often info dump when explaining the topics they love.

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

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

An exploration of how many autistic minds approach tasks and specific strategies for prioritizing tasks as well as where to get support.

Learn the different ways humans have discussed autism and neurodivergence, from the medical and social models of disability to the neurodive

Learn what central coherence is, what it means to have a weak central coherence, and how you can improve your central coherence.

By Patty Laushman We’re all creatures of habit, and we tend to do things the same way day after day. But what if you want to break out of...

By Patty Laushman When you think of stimming, you might picture autistic children who flap their hands or pace back and forth. But the...

Learn how body doubling can allow individuals with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, or general executive functioning challenges to enjoy tasks they othe

Read this anecdote about my husband and me asking our son to pick up Legos. The methods used in this post can help you get your teen to do a

Struggling to get out the door in the morning? Check out these 7 tips for getting out the door and starting your day with less stress.