Neurodiversity-Affirming Articles

If you're short on time, here is the "cheat sheet" for understanding Executive Function (EF). The Definition: EF is the brain’s "management system" or "Air Traffic Controller"—it’s what helps you turn an idea into an action. The 12 Core Skills: We break EF down into 12 "buckets," including Task Initiation, Working Memory, Emotional Control, and Time Management. Strength vs. Struggle: We all have different EF profiles; when a skill feels impossible, it’s usually a sign of an o

I remember the first time I felt an emotion. I was 24 years old and receiving trauma-focused body work sessions. I started feeling the energy of grief: a heavy feeling primarily in my lower torso, an ache across my chest, and a bittersweet sensation along the center-line of my torso. This was a revelation to me at the time. This was what feeling emotions, that thing I'd often heard others talk about, was like! And not only that, but emotions correlate with a sensation in you

Have you ever lost track of time so completely that hours vanish? Or struggled to estimate how long even simple tasks will take? This experience, often called "time blindness," is more than just occasional lateness. It's a real phenomenon that significantly impacts many people, especially those who are neurodivergent. As a mental health counselor specializing in executive function, ADHD, and autism, I frequently encounter time blindness in my practice, and it's important to u