In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of neurodiversity, including conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Social media platforms, online communities, and popular media have brought these...
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Does Current Culture Around ADHD and ASD Encourage Unmasking or Exacerbate Features?
Self-Soothing Techniques for People with ADHD
Living with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing overwhelming emotions, impulsivity, and restlessness. These symptoms can make it difficult for individuals to regulate their emotions, leading to...
What Is Stimming and How Can It Help Neurodivergent People?
Often neurodivergent clients engage in behaviours known as “stimming.” Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behaviour, can include a wide range of actions like hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, or repeating words and sounds. While these behaviours are most commonly...
Empowering Autistic and ADHD Clients: The Transformative Role of Neurodiverse Counselling
Here Liz Pilley, an Autistic Counsellor and friend, talks about her experience of working with Neurodivergent clients. Working with Neurodivergent (ND) Clients One of my favourite things about being an autistic counsellor for clients who are autistic or have ADHD is...
Navigating the Intersections: Understanding the Link Between ADHD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ Experiences
I often encounter individuals who navigate complex intersections of identity and mental health challenges. One such intersection is the overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), experiences of trauma, and identifying as LGBTQ+. This blog aims to...
Navigating the Challenges of ADHD as an Adult
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood. The difficulties of staying focused, organised, and...
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