Autism & ADHD Strengths

Autism & ADHD Strengths

When people talk about autism and ADHD the focus is often negative. This is understandable because people come together to discuss challenges and look for support. But today I wanted to change the focus and look at our strengths. Autism and ADHD strengths. In this...
Autistic Burnout

Autistic Burnout

Autistic burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion. It’s caused by living in a world that is not designed for the autistic brain. Overload, masking and sensory difficulties all add up to cause autistic burnout. In this video I’m talking about...
Diagnosis Doubt

Diagnosis Doubt

Many conditions are diagnosed based on symptoms and presentation rather than with a conclusive diagnostic test. When you are diagnosed in this way it’s easy to experience diagnosis doubt. These types of conditions include autism, ADHD, and other forms of...
How To – Sensory Diet

How To – Sensory Diet

Sensory processing difficulties occur when the brain has difficulty processing and responding to sensory input. This is common in autistic people and people with ADHD. A sensory diet is a program of sensory activities to do each day to make sure your body is getting...