Obtaining an adult autism diagnosis can be a life-changing experience, providing important insights and opening doors to necessary accommodations and support that you may have wished you had your entire …
Gift-Giving for Autistic Families
When we choose a gift for someone, we hope they will love it. We may imagine their excitement, what they’ll say, and imagine them using the gift. If we have …
What Is Neurodiversity? Embracing Our Differences
In a world that often prizes conformity, it’s important to recognize and celebrate the incredible diversity of the human mind. Neurodiversity – the idea that neurological differences like autism, ADHD, …
Understanding the Ebb and Flow of ADHD Overwhelm
For some of us, the experience of ADHD overwhelm is all too familiar. It’s a sensation that can creep up on us, seemingly out of nowhere, leaving us feeling frazzled, …
Supporting Autistic Loved Ones During Holiday Parties
The holiday season, with its bustling atmosphere and cacophony of sounds, can be a joyous occasion for many. However, for autistic individuals, this sensory overload can be overwhelming. Whether you’re …
Neurodivergent Regulation Tips for the Holidays
The holiday season can be a joyful yet overwhelming time, especially for neurodivergent folks trying to stay resourced and regulated. For folks who are supporting other neurodivergent people, like children …
Understanding Rigidity in Autism
I had my first stereotypical autistic moment in 2024, and this is what I learned about autistic rigidity. My spouse and I were in the grocery store, perusing the dairy …
Creating A Neurodivergent-Friendly New Year
Setting New Year’s resolutions can be an exciting time, as we look forward to a fresh start and envision positive changes in our lives. However, according to a frequently cited …
What Neurodiverging Accomplished in 2023 (+ Our Most Popular Posts!)
Why We’re Here Neurodiverging started in 2020 to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals, and to further disability awareness and social justice …
Masked Goodness: the way society normalizes lying
The concept of “Masked Goodness” is one that I’ve never heard explicitly named, and so I’ve coined it in an effort to capture the normalization of lying we as a …