Neurodiversity is all about the idea that everyone sees and interacts with the world in their own unique way. There's no single "correct" way to think, learn, or act, and these differences aren't seen as flaws. Being 'neurodivergent' isn't an insult at all. It just means I'm not your average person; I'm unique compared to the usual crowd. Neurodivergent folks can totally rock it and achieve amazing things in all sorts of areas. Examples are Temple Grandin, Sir Anthony Hopkins

So, here’s the deal: a ton of therapies popped up before we really got a grip on what neurodevelopmental differences like autism, ADHD, and DCCs are all about. Back in the day, many of these approaches tried to "fix" the traits of neurodivergent individuals, thinking there was something wrong that needed to be corrected. And guess what? Some of that mindset is still hanging around today, which is kind of wild when you think about it. Now, neurodivergence and trauma have been

What is masking and how does it develop in neurodiverse people? Masking is when someone, either knowingly or unknowingly, hides their natural behaviors and traits to fit into the neurotypical environment. When I first found out I was neurodivergent (got diagnosed with ADHD as a kid), I was told that my differences made me stand out. Never mind that I had ACC and didn't realize it. I just knew something was off (or different) about me, and the children around me could see it a

I found out about masking just a few years back. It totally took over my personality and is a huge source of anxiety for me. Masking is when someone, either on purpose or without even realizing it, hides their neurodivergent traits. This could mean covering up things like feeling overwhelmed by sensory stuff, trying hard to make eye contact, or even planning out what to say in conversations. It’s all about trying to fit in and look like everyone else to meet what society expe