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2023
5 Common Myths About ADHD
Jan13
Featured image by Tara Winstead, Pexels Despite popular understanding, we’ve known about ADHD for a long time. Some place its first mention as early as 1775, with German physician Melchior Weikard’s discussion of ‘attention deficit’. After this, British paediatrician George Frederic is generally credited with first identifying the condition in
Raising Neurodiversity Awareness at Work
Jan12
Featured image by Kindel Media, Pexels Neurodiversity awareness is a crucial aspect at work for both employers and employees. Find out about what neurodiversity awareness is, and why and how to raise it. Also learn more about neurodiversity workshops, how to reach out to neurodiverse candidates during recruitment, and reasonable
What is a Social Story, How Can it Help Neurodiverse Individuals, and How Can You Create One?
Jan09
Featured image by RDNE Stock project, Pexels If you live, work, study, or constantly interact with someone who’s neurodiverse, you might have noticed a few issues with them. Neurodiverse individuals often have difficulty in social interaction, communication, and sensory processing. They may also exhibit repetitive behaviours or routines as a
How to Support Employees with ADHD at Work
Jan05
Featured image by Gustavo Fring, Pexels Employees with ADHD can face many challenges at work. Find out how ADHD affects people at work and how you can support them. You can also learn about the practical methods of supporting employees with ADHD at work. How does ADHD affect people at
How Can Art Creation Soothe Anxiety and Boost Self-Care for Neurodiverse People?
Jan03
Featured image by Mahdi Asadi, Unsplash Exercising greater self-care is a popular approach to curbing anxiety, with studies showing that people who embrace self-kindness are more resilient against stress and less susceptible to developing cardiovascular disease. Self-care soothes the symptoms of anxiety because it enhances psychological needs such as autonomy, competence,
2022
4 Ways to Navigate Gift-Giving With a Family Member Who’s Neurodivergent
Dec15
Featured image by SHVETS production, Pexels The holiday season is almost upon us, and – perhaps you included – many people’s minds are busy internally deliberating on the kinds of gifts to get for their closest loved ones, friends, and family members. But what if your intended gift recipient is
How common is Hyperlexia?
Nov21
Featured image by Kha Ruxury, Pexels Hyperlexia is when a child starts reading early and surprisingly beyond their expected ability, sometimes when they are 18 or 24 months, and occasionally it is not a stand-alone diagnosis. In this post, find out what hyperlexia is, what are the symptoms, what are
Neurodiverse Design: How to Create Inclusive Workspaces
Nov01
Featured image by Proxyclick, Pexels Why is it important to make workspaces inclusive? Are you reading this from your office or workplace? Now listen around and notice how many noises you can perceive. Keyboard clicking, phone ringing, fan noise, printer printing, people talking, doors opening and closing… All of these