Verbal instructions are something I’ve always grappled with. It wasn’t until my autism ADHD diagnosis in my mid-40s that I started to understand why I found them so difficult. Before my diagnosis, if someone gave me a string of verbal instructions, I needed them to be repeated three or four times, and even then I […]
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A diagnosis is not what makes you neurodiveregent. A diagnosis is merely validation.
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Have you heard of the ‘negative narrative’? It’s something I’ve explored quite a bit… Research suggests that by the ages of seven to eight, children with ADHD already have low self-esteem and self-worth, because they’ve been told so many times the things they’re not good at (or not good enough at). And by the age
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Something’s become apparent to me since my autism and ADHD diagnosis in my mid-40s. It revolves around skills and strengths, and how environment and context come into play. Areas I often felt were my failings or weaknesses, or skills I lacked during my corporate time, are actually my strengths in terms of the success I’ve
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  Why Did I Start The Autistic Joyologist? People often ask me why I launched The Autistic Joyologist, so I wanted to share a little bit of information about myself and my background.  I was diagnosed autistic and ADHD in my mid-40s, and while it came as a huge shock, it also helped
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Spiky profile is a helpful term for those of us with neurodivergent brains. It refers to the fact that we can excel in some skills, whist struggling with daily tasks that neurotypical brains find easy. It helps to highlight our strengths, and areas where support may be beneficial.
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ADHD Planner and organisers can prove challenging for many of us. Being able to use something for longer than two weeks can prove extremely difficult. What if ADHD planner and organisers aren’t for you?
ADHD Planner : Do They Work? Read More »
Sensory overload can be difficult over the festive season, with the pressure of socialising and routines being disrupted. Discover how to avoid overload, so that you can enjoy this time of year on your terms.
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Autistic burnout and ADHD burnout are not the same thing as stress, or depressions, although they may look similar to those that witness it. To those of us experiencing it, there are some distinct differences. Read on to find out more.
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Natural ADHD management is a choice for many, and sometimes it’s the only option – if you’re not able to take medication for health reasons. Here are my top tips and ideas for managing ADHD, without medication.
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