Tag: neurodivergent parents
Self-Care for Autistic People: Book Review
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. Note that this is not a paid review. This is a personal reflection on my own experience after the purchase of the book being reviewed. During my personal journey into embracing my own neudorivergence, one of the most helpful resources I came across was… Read more
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Book Review
In light of more accessible information in recent years, more adults are looking into the possibility of exploring an autism diagnosis. Some people wonder if the statistics are accurate, while others are wondering why many adults were not diagnosed as children. One of the main reasons why many adults now were not diagnosed as children… Read more
Top 10 Schoolwork Accommodations for Dyslexic Kids
One major challenge that many neurodivergent children face is in the area of school work. This is true whether the child is in mainstream school, special education class, or homeschool. The main premise for neurodivergent children is this: we work on remediation and accommodation. Remediation involves occupational therapy and intentional training at developing the skills… Read more
The Autistic Person’s Social Struggles
One of the most common signs associated with autism is the lack of social skills. Most parents watch out for their babies’ or toddlers’ eye contact and ability to play with other children, and rightly so. These are indeed glaring signs of possible autism. However, these are not the only social difficulties that come with… Read more
Adult Neurodivergence Diagnosis and Its Impact on Parenting
Many parents receive an adult diagnosis after having their son or daughter diagnosed. Some studies show a possible genetic link in most neurodivergent conditions. While the accuracy of these studies is not the scope of this post, we want to look at how getting a diagnosis for the parent can also impact the parent-child relationship. … Read more
Autism and Masking
Have you ever experienced people commenting on your autistic child (or self) something along the lines of “But he/she doesn’t look autistic!”? One reason for this comment may be because the neurodivergent condition known as autism is actually autism spectrum disorder. This means that the symptoms can vary depending on each individual. But a second… Read more
Neurodivergence Book Review: Different by Sally Clarkson
When I was still struggling to make sense of what was going on with my second son, I found Different by Sally Clarkson in a thrift bookstore. Some friends had highly recommended her to me a couple of years back, and I’d already read a few of her books, like the Life-Giving Home and the… Read more
Adult Diagnosis of Neurodivergence
As they say, it’s better late than never. Nothing is truer than for a neurodivergence diagnosis in adulthood! Maybe, like me, a lot of your experience being misunderstood as a child makes sense through the lens of ND. And maybe it can help rewrite our stories–and help us heal somewhere inside. Neurodivergence: Quick Definition Neurodivergence… Read more