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Sensory issues suck. But we use them to self-sooth and self-regulate
We need to stop overlooking sensory issues for autistic and/or ADHD people. They can have a major impact on our ability to function, both negatively and positively. What I'm saying is that we can also use these same heightened senses to self-regulate or self-soothe if we do it right. Let's talk about how to do that, and walk through a worksheet to help.
maayahitomi
Mar 125 min read


I used to think self-diagnosis was bad; here's what changed my mind
While some people use self-diagnosis as a first step towards getting a professional diagnosis, for many people, professional diagnosis may not even be an option. There can be multiple reasons for this.
Rho
Apr 18, 20225 min read


Neurodiversity Glossary
T here are so many neurodiversity-related terms, so I made a non-exhaustive list of terms (and definitions) related to aspects of the neurodivergent communities.
Meaghan Ketilson
Nov 4, 202110 min read


How to Prioritize when You're Low on Spoons
Being low on spoons is an extremely common experience, especially for ADHD and autistic folks. Combined with people pleasing tendencies, this is a recipe for burnout. So, let's talk about how to prioritize those last remaining spoons.
maayahitomi
May 6, 20213 min read


Autistic relationships to food: From picky to disordered
Autistic people are much more likely to have an eating disorder than our allistic peers. While many of us do have natural struggles with food and eating, I think we learn disordered eating when people try to change our relationships to food. Let me explain.
maayahitomi
Mar 4, 20212 min read


7 Tactics to Avoid Decision Purgatory
Making decisions can be incredibly taxing for ND folks. We can get in decision paralysis. So, let’s talk about a few ways to avoid it.
maayahitomi
Oct 7, 20206 min read
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