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.

Learn about the relationship between tone of voice and autism, and how autistic individuals can overcome challenges with tone of voice.

Uncover popular misconceptions about empathy and autism. Autistic individuals experience and express empathy in their own unique ways.

In the second part of this series on autism and empathy, we look at the challenges associated with this topic and offer solutions to them.

Enter the world of selective mutism in adults and learn its symptoms, the challenges it presents, and strategies for managing it.

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 practical tactics for increasing your emotional granularity to improve your quality of life as an autistic adult.

Explore the profound impact of recognizing and understanding your emotions on your personal relationships, career, and overall health.

Learn how to create your best life as an autistic adult through self-advocacy. Discover strategies for and examples of success.

Pets provide numerous benefits to autistic owners. Different pets provide different types of benefits. Learn to choose the best pet for you!

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.

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

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

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.

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