CRAFT: Helping People with Addiction Get Treatment
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the pros and cons of the CRAFT method of helping a loved one with addiction issues get help.
Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.
Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs
Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed.
Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum
Educator Joseph Lento explains the various ways people meditate in daily life, and the role it plays in our development.
The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
Autistic People in Military Service
Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service, and why that should change.
Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking
Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new framework for communication between clinicians and autistic patients.
The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their Autonomic Nervous System's responses.
Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the phenomena of the "trauma bond", and the role it can play in relationships.
Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!
Educator Liz Keable explains what "metacognition" is, and how it is vital for all of our brains.
The Boring Back & Forth of Social Interactions: Advice from People with ADHD
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares different perspectives on how people with ADHD can deal with challenges related to social interactions.
The Never Quite Empty Nest
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims.
One Individual’s Journey With ADHD
Self-advocate Camilla Watson details her personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD, and how she received her adult diagnosis.
Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?
Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that are good for maintaining mental health.
Communication Development Through Play
Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development of communication skills.
The Neurodistinct Renaissance
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses what he sees as a Renaissance for Neurodiversity.
Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety
Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that helped him ease his anxiety.
The Codependent False Self
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects on mental health.
The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
Self-advocate Julia Futo explains: what is the neurodiverse condition known as NVLD, or nonverbal learning disorder.
Sensory Trauma and Proactive Regulation
Autism self-advocate Emma Reardon shares how negative sensory experiences can lead to trauma, and how to proactively prevent them.
How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and how it can help cope with the effects of PTSD.
Overlooking Children with Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop
Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses a new tool teachers can use to prevent children with Inattentive ADHD from being overlooked.
OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers
Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students start their careers.
My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.
The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-Type ADHD
Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. discusses the challenges and benefits of her son's experiences with ADHD.
Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
ADHD Has a Terrible Name
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW explores the trouble accurately naming the diagnosis known as ADHD.
Dealing with Aggressive People
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people.
The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD
Self-Advocate and ADHD Coach Aron Croft shares the impact a delayed Inattentive ADHD diagnosis had on his life.
Autism & Masking
Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals.
Neurodiversity and Grieving
Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing of grief in neurodivergent children.
Autistic Girls & Camouflaging
Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the mental health repercussions it can create.
Why Educators Need Meditation
Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty.
Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM
Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside of STEM.
Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain
Coach Mike Liss, Esq. shares how his journey with ADHD led him from a career in law, to drug recovery, and into helping the neurodivergent.
The Narcissistic Parent
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households.
Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination in the Workplace
Neurodivergent researcher Damian Mellifont discusses factors that contribute to neuro-discrimination in the workplace and of those that ‘fight the good fight’ against it.
What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD
Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares what she learned from polling men with the condition.
Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the feelings that narcissists hide, and how to look out for their methods of obfuscation.
Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”
Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic individuals.
Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains
Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. looks at "adulting," and examines how people, regardless of diagnosis, develop the skills they use as adults.
How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how trauma can change the way we react to possible threats and dangers.
Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the problems present in many online directories for ADHD.
Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an adult on the spectrum.
B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent
ADHD self-advocate and Theara founder Renee Rosales M.Ed. discusses a new approach to forming meaningful connections for the neurodivergent.
9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the challenges of finding clinicians informed about ADHD.
Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys
Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent.
How to Be Present
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses what being "present" means, and how to be it more often.
Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding
Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism.
The Gift of Neurodiversity
Jacki Edry shares her family's journey of discovering, accepting, and harnessing their neurodiversity.
My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope
Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her.
Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares 7 common myths that can effect the lives of people with ADHD.
Finding My Connect: Building a Virtual Community for Neurodivergent Kids
Caroline Bilal shares how searching for resources for her son with Syngap1 led her to co-found the the community app MyConnect.
Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and Hate Mr. Hyde
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses "splitting", and the emotional and phycological effects it can have in relationships.
Thoughts on Autism and PTSD
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen shares his thoughts on the connection between autism and PTSD.
Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism spectrum.
What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?
Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field, and explains the benefits of evaluations.
Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services
Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more access to mental health services for people with autism.
My Life with Inattentive ADHD
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission to raise awareness of the under-diagnosed condition.
A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling
Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.
Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from codependency, and offers tips to achieve both.
Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years
Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed through her 40 year career.
Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others to feed their needs.
Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism
Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand what accommodations her son, who is also on the spectrum, could benefit from.
How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design
David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of accommodating the differences in our brains.
Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood
Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood.
An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing her dreams.
Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can be obscured by codependency.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
