Navigating Change in Recovery
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores our impulse to change, and why accepting changes can be so difficult.
Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
How Mess Equates to Stress
Amelia Zannoni discusses studies showing the connection between messy environments and feelings of stress, and explores tools for cleaning during busy times.
Do Neurodiverse People Grieve Differently?
Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores his relationship with grief, and questions if neurodivergent people process loss differently.
Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Attachments Transform Us
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores attachment styles in relationships, and how they can transform us over time.
Diagnosing Dystonia
Amelia Zannoni explains what dystonia is, how it's diagnosed, facts and figures, and treatment options.
Three Ways Intentional Space Design Impacts ADHD Individuals
ADHD self-advocate and entrepreneur Stephanie Scheller explores how neurodivergent individuals can be impacted by space design.
A Girl’s Journey to a Delayed ADHD Diagnosis
Self-advocate Natalie Gottret Murillo shares how she came to be diagnosed with ADHD in college and the emotional repercussions that followed.
Self-Love and Healing
By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT Finding True Healing Self-love and healing are challenging, because we’re…
Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it may not suit the neurodivergent.
6 Tips For a Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day
Darlene Lancer, MFT gives 6 tips for making sure your Valentine's Day is enjoyable, and good for your mental health.
Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection on the Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft) reflects on her challenges with object permanence and chronic pain.
What Is Generational Trauma?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the causes and effects of generational trauma.
The Complex Relationship between OCD and Grief
Self-advocate Emily Carter explores the complex dynamic created when OCD and grief intersect.
Diverse Minds, Prosperous Ventures: Neurodivergent Entrepreneurial Power
Karen Weeks explores the unique talents of neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and shares the steps needed to begin a business.
Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design
Professor Ken Gobbo explores the working method of dyslexic artist Chuck Close, and how it can benefit the work of neurodivergent people.
What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?
Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field, and explains the benefits of evaluations.
The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD
Self-Advocate and ADHD Coach Aron Croft shares the impact a delayed Inattentive ADHD diagnosis had on his life.
9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
A Reflection on Neurodiversity and Popular Culture: A Cautionary Tale of Trends
ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte contemplates the double-edged sword of neurodiversity awareness in social media and popular culture.
Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding
Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism.
Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges
Darlene Lancer, J.D., M.F.T. discusses the important role gratitude plays in emotional health, and gives tips to feel thankful despite challenges.
On Considering the Lily: A Tool for Coping in Uncertain Times
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores a quote by Emily Dickinson that offers a tool for navigating uncertain or painful times.
Embracing Uncertainty: Insights From a Case Manager at Epilepsy Alliance Florida
Epilepsy Alliance Florida case manager Beatriz O offers tips for thriving while navigating uncertainty.
What is Alexithymia?
Amelia Zannoni shares the details on Alexithymia, a trait often associated with autism but present alongside many other diagnoses.
Living Alone with ADHD: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
ADHD self-advocate Natalie Gottret Murillo shares the lessons she has learned from living alone for the first time.
OCD in College: How to Combat the Obsessions & Thrive in School
Student and Self-advocate Emily Carter shares 5 tips for for thriving in college with OCD.
Coping with Depression and Despair
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the common causes of depression and despair, and shares ways to overcome them.
Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health
Sarah L. Chellappa, MD., MPH., PhD., highlights the role sleep can play in maintaining our mental health.
How to Celebrate Neurodiversity at Work
Sophie Bishop explores ways to support neurodivergent peers in the workplace, and how it can benefit businesses.
The Coping Tools
Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares tools for dealing with stress and other mental health challenges.
Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys
Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent.
Gender Differences in Diagnosis of Autism
Amelia Zannoni explores the gender disparity in autism diagnosis, theories why it exists, and the affects a delayed diagnosis can have.
What It’s Like Living in a Neurodiverse Family
Self-advocate Nicholas Ivins discusses the realities and benefits of living ina family that is neurodiverse.
The Truth About Codependent Relationships
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores some of the hidden aspects of codependent relationships, and how to overcome the problems they create.
Sample Letters To Your Child’s New Teacher- For Apraxia, Autism, Or Any Neurodiversity
Lisa Gang shares examples of ways to communicate a neurodivergent child's needs to their education team.
ADHD & Gut Health
Self-advocate Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses the link between ADHD and gut health, and shares tips for improving it.
Neurodiversity Is Not a Pathology
Self-advocate Sean Ivins shares his perspective on neurodiversity acceptance, and why it shouldn't be pathologized.
Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism spectrum.
Boosting Brain Health through Adaptive Fitness Training: The Role of BDNF in Promoting Healing
Trainer and Special Strong founder Daniel Stein explains how adaptive fitness can improve brain health through increasing the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor.
Are You Kind or Codependent?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT offers tools for differentiating between being a kind caregiver and a codependent caretaker.
ADHD and Task Paralysis
Self-advocate and Licensed Psychotherapist Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC explores ADHD task paralysis, and shares strategies for overcoming it.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”
Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on those with the condition.
The Signs and Effects of Emotional Incest
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the phenomena of emotional incest, and it's mental health repercussions.
Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to the Neurodiverse Student Population
School psychologist Catherine Kloss, Ed.S., NCSP discusses the importance of teaching self-advocacy to neurodivergent students.
Communication Development Through Play
Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development of communication skills.
Masks and Shadows: Exploring the Concept of Masking Through a Jungian Lense
Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between Carl Jung's concept of "personas" and neurodivergent "masking".
How to Recover from Trauma
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses multiple tools for those working to overcome trauma.
Navigating ADHD During Pregnancy
Self-advocate, Licensed Psychotherapist, and parent Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses common challenges that people with ADHD face during pregnancy.
Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health
Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on our mental well-being.
How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
Overlooking Children with Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop
Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses a new tool teachers can use to prevent children with Inattentive ADHD from being overlooked.
Brain Surgery & Neurodiversity: The Beginning of My Journey
Christine Kujawski shares how surgery to remove a brain tumor forever altered her life and relationship with neurodiversity.
Are Narcissists Born or Made?
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the origins of narcissism. Is it nature or nurture?
Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style
Corporate consultant, author and speaker Tiffany Sunday gives people with dyslexia tips for to have a successful first day of a new job.
Learning About Learning Styles
ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses different learning styles, and explores the debate about if they even exist.
Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges
Educator, Parent, and Certified Cognitive Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. shares her method to connect with and support a neurodivergent loved one or client.
How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence of ASD and Anorexia Nervosa in women.
Mental Health & Relationships: The Distancer
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses pursuer-distancer relationships, and its relationship with attachment styles.
Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination
Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares what she has learned from her lifelong journey with epilepsy.
Sensory Trauma and Proactive Regulation
Autism self-advocate Emma Reardon shares how negative sensory experiences can lead to trauma, and how to proactively prevent them.
How the Hospital System is Failing When it Comes to Cognitive Issues
Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares how hospitals and medical providers could give better care to those with cognitive issues.
Dewey or Hooey?: Exploring the Concepts Behind the Dewey Classroom
Educator & musician Joseph S. Lento explores the concepts of the Dewey Classroom, and how it encourages neurodiversity-friendly teaching.
How Narcissistic & Addict Parents Impact Their Children
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the impact that parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or Addiction issues have on their children.
What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me
Australian businessman David Westgate shares lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome.
The Narcissist’s False Self
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the traits of people with narcissistic personality disorder, and how they may present a false version of themselves.
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Dr. Benjamin A. Bensadon discusses mild cognitive impairment and how it differs from dementia.
The Parentified Child: Causes, Signs, and How to Recover
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of child "parentification", and shares how to recognize and recover from it.
The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
Fatigue-Fighting Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Karen Weeks shares strategies to help parents of kids with special needs fight fatigue and stress.
Physicians Are All Too Human
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW discusses the importance of recognizing that doctors are human too.
How Therapy Helps Us in Learning to Let Go
Darlene Lancer shares how therapy can be beneficial when it comes to letting go of negative relationships.
Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role of Clinical Judgement in ADHD Diagnoses
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the issue of doctors mistaking other conditions for ADHD, and what to do if it happens.
Three Hidden Behaviors of Narcissists
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT shares three common traits of narcissists that are often hidden and hard to detect.
Remembering Dr. Mark Goulston
Dr. Hackie Reitman shares his thoughts on the passing of his friend, psychiatrist, author, and mental health self-advocate Dr. Mark Goulston.
The Difficulty With Diagnosing Autism
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores the process of receiving an autism diagnosis, and offers tips for the related challenges.
ADHD, Aging, and Memory
Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between ADHD and memory deficits.
5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for making lasting changes in the New Year.
The Wounded Healer’s Journey
Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares the concept of the "wounded healer", and how her own struggles with bipolar led her to help others.
