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Neurodivergence Might Be The Secret Weapon In The AI Race

The race to AI discovered its secret weapon, hidden in plain sight: neurodiversity. …

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Go Smell Stimming With Me

How to explore, enjoy, and feel the world through smell……

Driver’s Ed Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent Brains… But That’s Starting to Change image

Driver’s Ed Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent Brains… But That’s Starting to Change

A researcher in Texas is reimagining what driver’s ed can be….

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Is “Love On The Spectrum” Showing Folks That Neurodivergent Dating Might Be Better?

When neurotypicals get insight into our world, they discover what they have always wanted: truth, honesty, and something real….

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Neurodivergence Might Be The Secret Weapon In The AI Race

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Driver’s Ed Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent Brains… But That’s Starting to Change

Is “Love On The Spectrum” Showing Folks That Neurodivergent Dating Might Be Better?

Earplugs Are Cool Now — It’s An Incredible Boon For Inclusivity

Neurodivergent Relationships

Family, dating, friendship, and more

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What My Stutter Taught Me About My Son’s Voice

When shame about my own stutter leaves the conversation, all that remains is my son, me, and the words between us….

I Don’t Need Acceptance, Understanding Myself Is Enough image

I Don’t Need Acceptance, Understanding Myself Is Enough

I don’t need others to understand my neurodivergence. I get me, and that’s enough….

Unpacking My Neurodivergent Family Tree image

Unpacking My Neurodivergent Family Tree

For members of the “pivot generation,” uncovering their own neurodivergence is only part of the puzzle….

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Loving While Neurodivergent: Finding Our People

Like anything, finding true connection while neurodivergent offers its unique set of challenges….

Insights for Daily Living

Driver’s Ed Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent Brains… But That’s Starting to Change image

Driver’s Ed Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent Brains… But That’s Starting to Change

A researcher in Texas is reimagining what driver’s ed can be….

Earplugs Are Cool Now — It’s An Incredible Boon For Inclusivity image

Earplugs Are Cool Now — It’s An Incredible Boon For Inclusivity

It’s made life a lot easier for those of us with auditory sensitivities….

Organization that works

Making spaces where neurodivergence thrives

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This Planner Actually Works With My Neurodivergent Brain

The Hobonichi planner offers all the flexibility, novelty, and originality we need….

I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand. image

I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand.

My pride tries to see my current mess as creative chaos. I tell myself that clutter is communication, not failure, as this ADDitude piece puts it. But as I look at the laundry piles, I wonder if this is how I truly feel. The perfectionist in me misses my glamorous decor and structure, while my obsessive personality tells me I’m ashamed of my fail…

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Neurodivergent Organization Strategies That Actually Work

Productivity apps, fidget toys, countdown timers, and of course, ADHD planners: it seems everyone has the perfect tool to help neurodivergents get organized, amp up their productivity, and tick off that to-do list. But our brains all work differently — so it makes sense that we’d all need to develop our own systems of organization. Here are som…

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I’ll Never Buy A Dated Planner Again

Every time I buy a dated planner, I’m filled with hope. The neat boxes, each with a purpose, speak to my desires for order and structure. I enter appointments and tasks in their respective boxes, looking ahead excitedly at the year of productivity to come. But each time, I abandon it by April. …

Unmasking Mindsets

Fresh takes on thinking, learning, and problem-solving

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Did ChatGPT Just Roll Its Eyes At Me?

Working with AI has become a kind of freedom. I don’t have to justify how my brain works….

How Neurodiversity Shapes My Anthropological And Artistic Work image

How Neurodiversity Shapes My Anthropological And Artistic Work

By centering diverse ways of thinking, sensing, and being, neurodiversity becomes the path that brings me closer to the beating heart of my passion….

On Being The Late-Diagnosed Sister image

On Being The Late-Diagnosed Sister

I didn’t grow up thinking I was autistic. I grew up thinking I was difficult….

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This Planner Actually Works With My Neurodivergent Brain image

This Planner Actually Works With My Neurodivergent Brain

The Hobonichi planner offers all the flexibility, novelty, and originality we need….

I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand. image

I’m Not Messy. I’m Creating a System That Only I Understand.

My pride tries to see my current mess as creative chaos. I tell myself that clutter is communication, not failure, as this ADDitude piece puts it. But as I look at the laundry piles, I wonder if this is how I truly feel. The perfectionist in me misses my glamorous decor and structure, while my obsessive personality tells me I’m ashamed of my fail…

Neurodivergent Organization Strategies That Actually Work image

Neurodivergent Organization Strategies That Actually Work

Productivity apps, fidget toys, countdown timers, and of course, ADHD planners: it seems everyone has the perfect tool to help neurodivergents get organized, amp up their productivity, and tick off that to-do list. But our brains all work differently — so it makes sense that we’d all need to develop our own systems of organization. Here are som…

I’ll Never Buy A Dated Planner Again image

I’ll Never Buy A Dated Planner Again

Every time I buy a dated planner, I’m filled with hope. The neat boxes, each with a purpose, speak to my desires for order and structure. I enter appointments and tasks in their respective boxes, looking ahead excitedly at the year of productivity to come. But each time, I abandon it by April. …

Stimulate Your Senses

Exploring sights, sounds, textures, tastes, and scents

Go Smell Stimming With Me image

Go Smell Stimming With Me

How to explore, enjoy, and feel the world through smell……

Earplugs Are Cool Now — It’s An Incredible Boon For Inclusivity image

Earplugs Are Cool Now — It’s An Incredible Boon For Inclusivity

It’s made life a lot easier for those of us with auditory sensitivities….

New Research Affirms That ADHD Is A Spectrum image

New Research Affirms That ADHD Is A Spectrum

And that it all comes back to our individual neurodivergent traits….

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Neurodivergent Gift Guide To The Finest Fidget Finds

What comes to mind when you think of fidgets? Fine jewelry and massage rollers? No? Well, allow us to expand your view of fidgets and show you just how beautiful, high-quality, and minimal they can be….
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Gift Guide: Whimsical Finds For Neurodivergent Minds

Here are our whimsical picks for filling your life with visual stims….
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide To Everything Comfy Cozy

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The Neurodivergent Gift Guide To Actually Fun Organization

These are our favorite dopamine-inducing finds for staying organized all year long. …
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $25

These gifts under $25 ensure their stockings will be hung with (self) care….
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $50

These are the best stocking stuffers under $50, handpicked by our editors….
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Neurodivergent Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $100

These are the best stocking stuffers under $100, handpicked by our editors….
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Neurodivergent Holiday Gift Guide 2025

The holidays are almost here, and we’re thinking about all the gifts that we want to give and receive this season….
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Neurodivergence Might Be The Secret Weapon In The AI Race

The race to AI discovered its secret weapon, hidden in plain sight: neurodiversity. …
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Go Smell Stimming With Me

How to explore, enjoy, and feel the world through smell……
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Driver’s Ed Wasn’t Built for Neurodivergent Brains… But That’s Starting to Change

A researcher in Texas is reimagining what driver’s ed can be….
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Is “Love On The Spectrum” Showing Folks That Neurodivergent Dating Might Be Better?

When neurotypicals get insight into our world, they discover what they have always wanted: truth, honesty, and something real….
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Earplugs Are Cool Now — It’s An Incredible Boon For Inclusivity

It’s made life a lot easier for those of us with auditory sensitivities….
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Did ChatGPT Just Roll Its Eyes At Me?

Working with AI has become a kind of freedom. I don’t have to justify how my brain works….
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