Tag: identity
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As Research Improves, We Recognise the In-between Neurodivergent Children Better
The children caught in the gaps of our broken Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system aren’t the ones acting out or falling behind in class. They’re the ones doing fine academically, quietly following the rules, and never causing disruption, but internally struggling. Their nervous system is constantly dysregulated due to being in environments where they… Read more
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The Truth About Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout… something I had heard about but never considered myself to have gone through. Until it hit me with full force. When people hear “burnout,” they might think: “Well, everyone goes through that. It’s just life, it’s not only autistic individuals.” What they don’t realise is that autistic burnout is on a totally different level. Late… Read more
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Stop Speaking For Children: How to Empower Their Voice
Have you ever found yourself explaining what your child really means? Or talking to another adult about how your child feels, even though your child is standing right there with you? I’ve been guilty of this more times than I can count. I always thought I was being helpful, advocating for her needs, and amplifying… Read more
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AuDHD: When Your Brain Can’t Make Up Its Mind
Some people are clearly introverts; others are true extroverts, and then… there’s me, a walking contradiction. Which version of me shows up depends entirely on the day and the environment. I swing between craving deep connections and needing total isolation. The complexity stems from being both autistic and ADHD, also known as AuDHD. Conflicting Characteristics… Read more
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What Bowlby Didn’t See: ADHD, Impulsivity, Attachment, Limited Pause
We often hear that people with ADHD are impulsive, but what does that actually feel like from the inside? For me, it’s not just about poor planning or being dramatic; it’s deeper than that. This post unpacks what impulsivity looks like in my ADHD brain and why understanding it matters more than ever. Impulsivity. It’s… Read more
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ADHD, ASD: Is The Terminology ‘Disorder’ Appropriate?
The Meaning Behind the Word When you hear the diagnosis terms Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, how do they make you feel? For me personally, the word “disorder” stings. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “disorder” means a state of confusion. In medical terms, it refers to an abnormal condition or… Read more