The Navigating Neurodivergence Blog

Discover what autistic masking is, why many autistic individuals feel compelled to mask, its impacts, and how you can unmask yourself.

What is neurodiversity, what are the signs, is it a disability, why should we be more inclusive, and how do we do it?

Learn what central coherence is, what it means to have a weak central coherence, and how you can improve your central coherence.

Discover what social fatigue is, why it's more common in autistic individuals, its signs, and tips for overcoming it if you have it.

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria with ADHD and autism is a common experience. Learn how it presents itself, and how to provide support.

Starting conversations is hard enough, but learning how to end a conversation politely will increase your confidence in starting them. Learn

By Patty Laushman We’re all creatures of habit, and we tend to do things the same way day after day. But what if you want to break out of...

Learn what empathic listening is, how it can be challenging for autistic individuals, and how they can improve their empathic listening skil

By Patty Laushman I speak with many adults who suspect they are on the autism spectrum. Often their child has been recently diagnosed,...

Are you an autistic adult who struggles to enjoy the holidays? If yes, then read this post to learn how to make this jolly time of year more

By Patty Laushman When you think of stimming, you might picture autistic children who flap their hands or pace back and forth. But the...

By Patty Laushman There are generations of parents and grandparents with kids and grandkids being diagnosed with autism right now. If you...

Discover signs of Asperger's or high functioning autism in adults, also referred to as mild autism and now diagnosed as autism spectrum diso

Discover the spoon theory of autism, how it applies to autistic individuals, and how knowing about this theory can be used for their benefit

Reprinted with the author’s permission, read the essay "Welcome to Holland" to learn what raising a child with an unexpected disability can

What are the worst jobs for autistic adults? Learn about the red flags that can suggest a job isn't for you and ways to find a great job as

Discover tips for finding the best jobs for autistic adults, which jobs are best based on thinking style, and what to look for in an employe

The 988 suicide and crisis hotline in the United States saves lives and has resources specific to neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals. Rea

Learn how body doubling can allow individuals with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, or general executive functioning challenges to enjoy tasks they othe

Read this anecdote about my husband and me asking our son to pick up Legos. The methods used in this post can help you get your teen to do a