Become neurodivergent Informed
Objective: Equip partners, friends, and family with actionable, compassionate strategies to support a neurodivergent loved one’s need for solitude—especially during meltdowns/shutdowns. Foster mutual understanding ...
The ADHD Mind: The Hyper-Stimulated Web Browser 💻 The browser metaphor is a powerful way to explain the constant internal environment and the unique way the ADHD mind achieves focus: 1. The Default State: Competition and Overload & ...
Social communication difficulties are a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and manifest in distinct ways compared to other conditions like ADHD. Below is a detailed breakdown of these challenges: 1. Key Areas of Social Communicati ...
1. Attention & Focus ADHD Concept Metaphor Explanation for Neurotypicals Sustained Attention The TV Remote 📺 The ADHD mind is like constantly holding a TV remote with a sticky 'Channel Up' button. You can momenta ...
Mimicking in Neurodivergence: Autism vs. ADHD Mimicking (also called social camouflaging or masking) is common in neurodivergent individuals, but the motivations, methods, and consequences differ between autism and ADHD. Below is a detaile ...
Assertiveness Cheat Sheet for Autistic & Neurodivergent Individuals Assertiveness means expressing your needs, boundaries, and opinions in a clear, respectful way—without being passive (avoiding conflict) or aggressive (disrespecting others). F ...
⏳ Section 4: Time Perception “I lost track of time again…” 🧠 Key Psychoeducation Time perception challenges are one of the core struggles in ADHD and neurodivergence. The term often used is “time blindness,&rdquo ...
ADHD Diagnostic Cheat Sheet for Therapists 📝 The assessment is a two-part process: a structured checklist based on the DSM-5 criteria and a deep dive into supplementary, non-DSM-5 clinical experiences. Part 1: The Formal Diagnostic Framework (DSM-5 ...
🧠 What Is Inner Monologue? Inner monologue—also known as internal dialogue or verbal thinking—is the process of silently talking to oneself inside the mind. This inner voice can help with decision-making, emotional regulation, rehear ...
The Internal Task Manager: A Metaphor for Executive Function Imagine every person has an Internal Task Manager in their mind. Its job is to receive tasks, prioritize them, and instruct the body on what to do next. The fundamental difference bet ...
Neurodivergence Cheat Sheet: Autism vs. ADHD Key Differences in Social Communication, Mimicking, & More 1. Core Definitions Autism (ASD) ADHD A neurodevelopmental condition marked by social communication differenc ...
The Inner Dialogue Spectrum Tool is a clinical reflection aid designed to help clients and therapists identify the primary style in which a client experiences their internal thoughts. Rather than assuming everyone has a verbal inner monologue, this tool m ...
About Many clients struggle with cleaning and household tasks due to overstimulation, executive dysfunction, or anxiety. When faced with a messy space, they may freeze, avoid, or shut down because the task feels too big, too loud, or to ...