September is here. For a lot of neurodivergent folks, that means back to school. That also means a lot of newness and a whole lot to figure out, including but not limited to schedules, expectations, classmates, and, inevitably, an abundance of executive functioning. Instead of starting the school year determined to become an entirely different kind of human (trust me, I’ve been there), here are a few ways to make school work a little better for the student that you are, and the brain that...

If there’s a “classic” therapy day, it’s a “bad” day. It’s a day when the tears come easily, and your thoughts and emotions are just bursting out of you. On those days, therapy can feel incredibly cathartic. These also tend to be the moments more associated with therapy in the media and on-screen. Going to therapy on those “bad” days is SO important and can be immensely helpful in managing those hard times. But the truth is, most of us don’t need to be encouraged to keep up with therapy on a...

The Realities of Neurodivergent Burnout Burnout is never just about being tired. It’s systemic and cognitive overload, always. That said, it often presents in a particular way and can be particularly acute if one is neurodivergent. When “normal” is masking and pushing through (especially if what you’re “pushing through” are environments not built for your nervous system), burnout doesn't necessarily mean one big, dramatic stop. It can look like you, continuing to show up, continuing to...