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Embracing Flexibility in Time Management
The author reflects on their lifelong struggle with time management, stemming from an Autistic perspective. They discuss the pressures of punctuality instilled during childhood, resulting in anxiety and avoidance of situations where they might be late. Embracing their identity has led to a more relaxed approach to time, prioritising personal well-being over societal expectations.
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Supporting Neurodivergent Lives: Embracing Complexity
Human beings are complex. We’re constantly changing, adapting, and responding to our environments emotionally, mentally, and physically. For neurodivergent people, this complexity is often heightened by a world that isn’t built with our brains in mind. Supporting neurodivergent people means embracing the unpredictability and the chaos that makes us human. Chaos theory reminds us that…
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The Impact of Neurodivergence on Music Creation
Jay Munday is an ADHD musician who began guitar at 11, influenced by private lessons and college. Overcoming perfectionism, he creates music inspired by life experiences and relationships. After a mental health break, he emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in music and collaboration within a supportive community of independent artists.
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Helping our younger selves
The author shares the challenges of being a neurodivergent person who wants to support others like them. They express frustration at not being taken seriously in conversations about neurodivergent children, and highlight the harmful impact of society’s attitudes. They emphasize the need for genuine understanding and support for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
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No, Joe Wicks, ADHD isn’t a dietary issue
Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, has recently suggested (on a BBC podcast) that the “surge” in childhood ADHD diagnoses is linked to poor diet. He shared: “Looking back now, there’s no doubt the food I was eating was directly linked to my behaviour. I was never diagnosed with ADHD, but I think nowadays it’s…
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Autistic and ADHD: Who’s driving this car!?
Being Autistic and ADHD, I am in a constant struggle to keep both of these elements of myself content, and sometimes, under control. They’re like young siblings, sometimes they love each other and play along nicely, and the rest of the time it’s pure chaos. My Autistic self wants routine, to eat the same foods…
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Hyper-organised or ADHD?
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What does the DSM say about ADHD?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and is used to classify cognitive differences. It covers many different neurotypes and mental health issues including schizophrenia, bi-polar, gender dysphoria, and autism. It is used across the USA and UK and anyone who has been formerly diagnosed…
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ADHD isn’t a mental health condition
I’ve seen lots of misinformed people call ADHD a mental health condition. This is inaccurate and harmful for many reasons. First, ADHD is a neurotype. Just another type of bodymind. Hyperactive? Yes. Impulsive? Maybe. Disorganised? Sure. But never a ‘disorder’ as far as I’m concerned. I’m getting on reasonably well with my particular brand of…
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Attention hyperactivity: ditching the ‘disorder’ and ‘deficit’
