Put to-do items on your calendar If you find that your tasks languish on your to-do list, put them on your calendar. Without a specific date and time, we may subconsciously continuously question when are we to do a task, especially if there is no deadline. Use your...
More and more autistic adults are exploring therapy, not because they’re broken or need to be “fixed,” but because they want to feel more understood, regulated, and connected in a world that often wasn’t built for them. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed,...
ADHD isn’t about laziness or lack of effort—it’s a difference in how the brain processes information and manages tasks. Whether you struggle with focus, organization, or time management, there are strategies that can help. 1. Externalize Your To-Do List Your brain...
Executive functioning refers to the set of mental skills that help individuals manage time, focus attention, plan and organize, and regulate behavior. These cognitive processes are essential for navigating daily life, academic success, and personal relationships....
Executive functioning (EF) is the mental skill set that helps us plan, organize, manage time, and achieve goals. It’s essential for success in everyday life, impacting everything from getting ready for the day to completing complex projects at work. When these skills...
I find joy in beginning each day with a walk, a routine that proved challenging to uphold during the winter and holidays, particularly while caring for my dad. However, I’m currently in such a beautiful area, I'm happily returning to this daily practice. While I...
Introduction: As we found things returning to normal since the pandemic, or at least some sort of “new normal,” congratulate yourself for surviving the biggest upheaval in our personal history! Being neurodiverse, we can find changes to our routine very uncomfortable...
December is often a season of traveling. Whether that’s a holiday, a family vacation, or a trip home, there can be a lot to consider when someone in your travel party is neurodivergent. Here are tips to think about. Pre-Planning and Preparation: Perhaps you’re a...
As I work with a lot of neurodiverse clients or parents of children who are neurodiverse, I am often asked how I handle life with ADHD. Although I find everyone is different, I’m always happy to share what I have found helpful. When I first entered adult life I...