“It’s like a paint can hit a wall.” That was how one of my former students described what it felt like when she was faced …
Executive Functioning: Indecision
Autism
Executive Functioning: Well, That Was Impulsive
That was the first thought to cross my mind as I gently wiggled a child’s arm to get it loose from the bathroom door …
Executive Functioning: I Didn’t Mean to Say That!
Communicating is hard for neurodivergent thinkers! Lately, it seems like the biggest issue in my house is social filters…or the lack of social filters. …
Clutter vs. Collections (Part 2)
When I wrote a post last week about hoarding, I never expected so many different views on the matter. In fact, everyone I’ve talked …
Clutter and Hoarding
(This is the first post on this topic, but it will not be the last.) A few nights ago, I went to tuck my …
Masking
Family gatherings around the holidays and New Year’s parties are prime times for masking. It’s something we all do. We learn at a young age …
The Gift of Time
It seems like every year at least one person will ask me about the best gifts for neurodiverse thinkers, in particular our kids on …
The Gift of Neurodiversity
So often, as a former teacher and mom, I have found my focus being pulled towards the deficits of the neurodivergent kids in my …
Depression and Emotional Regulation
There’s just something about October when it comes to depression. As a teacher, it was the beginning of the holiday struggle with my students. …
The Anxiety Issue: Planning
Planning and processing are just two of the many issues that cause increased anxiety in neurodivergent thinkers.