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College Success Tips for Neurodivergent Students

College tips neurodivergent people can use to prepare for, thrive, and enjoy their transformative college journey!

How Neurodiverse People Can Overcome Feelings of Shame

Let's talk about shame in the context of neurodiversity and how you or someone you know can conquer shame and its many challenges!

How Autistic Brains Are Like Formula 1 Racecars

Neurodivergent people often have a Formula 1 racecar in their brain, but they've been handed the operator's manual for a CR-V!

Autism and Internalized Ableism

Internalized ableism. Why it matters, how it affects the autistic community, and what we can do to overcome it.

Demystifying Gender Identity

By Patty Laushman Gender is a core component of human identity that influences how we interact with others and the world around us – and...

Which Executive Functioning Challenges Do You Struggle With?

By Patty Laushman Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be naturally organized, goal-oriented, and focused, while others...

Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults – How to Help Them Get Unstuck

By Patty Laushman Have you ever heard of pathological demand avoidance (PDA)? While not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5, it’s a set...

Best Gap Year Programs for Neurodivergent Students

By Patty Laushman In my post last week, I talked about different reasons you might want to take a gap year between high school and...

Should I Consider a Gap Year as a Neurodivergent Student?

By Patty Laushman Making decisions about the future is a big deal for any high school student, but if you are neurodivergent, the...

12 Ways to Gracefully Exit Conversations

By Patty Laushman Have you ever been in a situation where the conversation just keeps going and going, and you can’t figure out how to...

How to Improve Your Empathetic Listening Skills

By Patty Laushman Empathetic listening is an incredibly important skill, and it’s something that most people take for granted. It...

Should I Pursue an Adult Autism Diagnosis?

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

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