The Navigating Neurodivergence Blog

Learn how executive dysfunction and anxiety are connected in autistic and ADHD individuals and how to break the cycle to improve quality of life.

Learn about the relationship between autism and synesthesia as well as support for those with sensory differences.

Discover the benefits of autism and the arts. Learn how drama, music, and dance help autistic individuals build skills and confidence.

Learn about autism and self-employment, including the benefits, challenges, and self-employment ideas for autistic individuals.

Learn how declarative language fosters independence and creates effective communication with autistic emerging adults.

Explore the history of ASD level 1, from early misconceptions to modern understanding, and how the neurodiversity paradigm is shaping a more

How the SBN™ Parenting Framework helps autistic emerging adults build independence and overcome autism and failure to launch.

How the SBN™ parenting framework helps autistic emerging adults build independence and overcome autism and failure to launch.

Explore autism and screen time risks, common concerns, and strategies to balance benefits with potential pitfalls.

Discover the benefits of autism and screen time, from self-regulation and executive functioning support to building community.

Learn how to tackle hygiene challenges with strategies tailored for sensory, executive function, and routine needs to build habits.

Discover how autism and ADHD overlap, creating unique challenges and strengths in AuDHD individuals.

Learn the many overlapping and contradicting characteristics between autism and ADHD in addition to what it’s like having both conditions.

Learn why autism and transitions are tough, plus explore specific transition strategies to optimize your quality of life.

Learn about the relationship between tone of voice and autism, and how autistic individuals can overcome challenges with tone of voice.

Explore the link between autism and motivation, plus strategies for how to motivate yourself to achieve personal and professional goals.

Uncover popular misconceptions about empathy and autism. Autistic individuals experience and express empathy in their own unique ways.

In the second part of this series on autism and empathy, we look at the challenges associated with this topic and offer solutions to them.

Enter the world of selective mutism in adults and learn its symptoms, the challenges it presents, and strategies for managing it.

Master the art of conversation with our curated list of conversation starters for a variety of settings.