Autism

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home: A Foundational Step for Neurodivergent Families

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home: A Foundational Step for Neurodivergent Families

Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home: A Foundational Step for Neurodivergent Families For Parents, Children, and Relationships: Navigating the Spectrum Together As a later-diagnosed Au-ADHD woman, mother to a similarly diagnosed daughter, and likely grandmother to an autistic child as well, I understand intimately how neurodivergence threads its way through generations—often unnoticed until the patterns become too […]

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Navigating New Territory: Encouragement for the Newly Diagnosed Neurodivergent Parent of an ADHD Young Adult

Navigating New Territory: Encouragement for the Newly Diagnosed Neurodivergent Parent of an ADHD Young Adult

Navigating New Territory: Encouragement for the Newly Diagnosed Neurodivergent Parent of an ADHD Young Adult If you’ve recently discovered your own neurodivergence, perhaps after decades of feeling misunderstood, you’re likely experiencing a mixture of relief, confusion, overwhelm, and hope—all at once. Adding complexity, your young adult child with ADHD might be exhibiting challenging behaviours, leading

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Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed

Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed

Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed “I don’t fit in… and I’m not going to.” That phrase came to me again just this morning as I sat with Alan over coffee. It wasn’t defiant; it was grounding. A declaration I’ve returned to—sometimes in

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Out of sight, out of mind - object permanence

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind?” — Understanding Object Permanence and ADHD in Daily Life and Relationships

 “Out of Sight, Out of Mind?” — Understanding Object Permanence and ADHD in Daily Life and Relationships Have you ever forgotten about something or someone the moment they left your line of sight? Maybe you completely overlooked an unpaid bill buried under a stack of papers or forgot a close friend’s birthday because they weren’t

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How to Support the Whole Family When Raising an Autistic Child

How to Support the Whole Family When Raising an Autistic Child Why siblings, grandparents, and a firm parenting partnership matter—and how to create your Circle of Support Raising an autistic child requires a village—but not just any town. It takes an intentional, informed, and compassionate circle of support. When parents focus solely on the child

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