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Hosting guests as a neurodivergent person can be meaningful and enjoyable, but it also comes with unique challenges, like managing energy, sensory load, and preparation. Many people who are autistic, ADHDers, or otherwise neurodivergent find that hosting stretches their energy, increases sensory load, or requires careful preparation. If this is true for you, you are not alone. The good news: with planning, clear communication, and built-in recovery, it’s possible to welcome g

Receiving a diagnosis of ADHD or autism later in life can be life-changing. For many, it brings clarity, validation, and even a sense of relief: “Finally, there’s a reason why life has felt so different for me.”  Yet alongside that relief, there often comes a quieter, heavier emotion: grief for the years spent misunderstood, grief for the missed opportunities, and grief for the self you might have been if you’d had answers sooner. This grief is real, and it deserves space. Fo

Navigating Impostor Syndrome Post-Diagnosis Receiving a late autism diagnosis can feel like opening a door into a room you’ve always belonged in but never had the words to describe. Many people experience a sense of clarity, relief, and even celebration. Yet alongside that relief, another feeling often sneaks in: doubt. A common question I hear from clients is, “What if I’m not autistic enough?” This worry can stir up impostor syndrome, the unsettling sense that maybe you don

In a world that often rushes to label differences as “deficits,” many neurodivergent individuals are left feeling misunderstood, stigmatized, or pressured to conform. At our practice, we hold a different perspective: being neurodivergent is not about being broken, it’s about being uniquely wired. Understanding the Medical Model of Disability Traditionally, the medical model of disability has dominated how society views neurodiversity. This model focuses on diagnosis, impairme

For many neurodivergent folks, and truthfully, for many people in general, seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming. Sending an email, folding laundry, or starting a project may look easy on the outside, but on the inside it can feel like climbing a mountain. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard for me?”  you are not alone. What you’re experiencing may be connected to something called executive dysfunction. Why Simple Tasks Feel Hard: Understanding Executive Dysf

In our therapy practice, we often hear people describe feeling “misunderstood” in conversations across differences, especially when one person is neurodivergent and the other is neurotypical. Traditionally, much of the focus has been on how neurodivergent people can adapt to fit neurotypical expectations. But research and lived experience highlight a more balanced truth: miscommunication is mutual. This is called the Double Empathy Problem. What is the Double Empathy Problem?