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Honoring the Experience of Neurodivergent Adults Living With Chronic Illness Living with chronic illness calls for patience, flexibility, and an inner strength that often goes unseen. When you’re also neurodivergent, your experience becomes even more layered. You might notice patterns, changes in your body, or shifts in your energy more quickly than others. You may also develop creative and personalized ways of coping that help you move through your day. At the same time, chr

For many neurodivergent people, the story starts the same way: “I always thought I was just lazy.” Maybe you struggled to start tasks, lost track of time, or felt completely drained by things other people seemed to handle effortlessly. And when those around you didn’t understand your experience, you may have started believing them—or blaming yourself. This quiet self-blame has a name: internalized ableism. What Is Internalized Ableism and Neurodivergence? Internalized ableism

Discovering that you may be neurodivergent often comes with a series of experiences that point in that direction. These experiences can range from struggling to form friendships, difficulties with eye contact, heightened senses, and challenges with focus and impulsivity. Many neurodivergent individuals can relate to the feeling of having to mask their differences to fit societal norms, but it's crucial to understand that you are not alone in this sentiment. The reality is tha

Visiting the doctor's office can often be challenging, especially for those navigating healthcare as neurodivergent individuals. Whether it's due to our hectic schedules or the sensory overload of the waiting room, the reasons can be multifarious. However, the most commonly cited reason is that communicating effectively with doctors can be an uphill task. This can occur when physicians speak too quickly or do not provide ample opportunity for questions. Alternatively, they ma