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Neurodiversity - Autism and ADHD
What is Autism? A Primer
Autism is a form of neurodiversity that is characterized by two main features:
differences in social communication and preferred interests and routine
What is ADHD? A Primer
ADHD is a form of neurodiversity that is characterized by differences in
modulating attention and/or impulsivity or hyperactivity
Take A Deep Dive into ADHD
Exploring neurodiversity from the shifting perspectives of the medical model to the social model of disability
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Neurodiversity Conceptualized as Layers
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Neurodiversity Features
Sensory System Differences
Neurodiversity is often associated with differences in how sensory information is processed
Conversation Differences
A look at why providing time to process during conversations is important, in addition to the importance of being direct and correct
Executive Function Differences
A deep dive into executive function differences through the metaphor of a computer program
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Burnout and Dysregulation
Autistic Burnout
“Autistic burnout” has been used for a long time by members of the autistic community to describe the negative impact of living in a world set-up for neurotypical people
Emotional (Dys)regulation
Why are neurodivergent individuals more susceptible to emotional dysregulation?
