I am a long-time advocate of positive parenting. It’s the way that I was raised, and the way I raise my neurodivergent kids. I truly believe that positive parenting encourages …
On Overwhelm and Neurodiversity: You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
I think one of the most common “symptoms” of neurodiversity is overwhelm. We’re all trying our best in a world and society that aren’t right for us. It’s really easy …
How to Make A Family Schedule That Works For Everybody in Your Household
How to Make a Schedule for Everyone in Your Household Today’s post is a practically-minded one. We’re talking about schedules! Now that we’re getting into the fall season, most kids …
Autistic people don’t lack empathy. In fact, we’ve got more than enough.
This article was originally published on Medium. I’m an autistic woman in my 30s. I’m introverted and a little awkward, but I do like to meet new people and make …
My Neurodivergent Family’s Favorite Fidgets (for Under $20!)
So many neurodivergent families struggle with different sensory needs. To help, I’ve collected my neurodivergent family’s favorite fidgets for under $20. They make great additions to your at-home school set-up, …
Is ADHD Real? Yes! (+ 3 ADHD Lies to Beware)
Is ADHD real? Yes. Yes, it is. ADHD affects 5 to 10% of people worldwide, and is a very common form of neurodivergence. But there are still a lot of …
5 Ways I Became A Better Person By Parenting an ADHD Child
Being a parent is hard on its own, but it can become even harder if you’re living in a family where you’re parenting an ADHD child or and autistic child. …
3 Ways Your Partner’s Adult ADHD Influences Your Relationship (+ Advice to Improve)
There are a lot of adults with ADHD in this world, and so it’s not surprising that there are a lot of adults with ADHD in relationships around too. But is …
4 Ways to Crush It with Picture Schedules
Picture schedules are also called visual schedules, and they’re commonly used by autistic, ADHD, or executive dysfunction folks as supports for everyday life. Picture schedules can help us remember what …
Neurodivergent Spoons & Forks: How to Explain Autism and Fatigue
Let’s talk about two models for understanding and managing fatigue that are popular in both neurodivergent and disability circles: Spoon Theory and Fork Theory. We’ll take a look at the …
