The Navigating Neurodivergence Blog

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

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.

Explore the complexities of food neophobia in autistic individuals, from causes to strategies for overcoming the fear of trying new foods.

Are you an autistic individual looking for cooking tips? Learn strategies to make cooking more manageable and enjoyable in this blog post.

Discover how to thrive in a sensory-unfriendly work environment as an autistic individual.

Discover strategies for overcoming personal hygiene challenges faced by autistic adults. Transform daunting tasks into manageable routines.

Energy accounting identifies withdrawals and deposits of your energy to help you use your limited supply to optimize your quality of life.

Pets provide numerous benefits to autistic owners. Different pets provide different types of benefits. Learn to choose the best pet for you!

What do you do when you're an autistic adult and it's time to live on your own? Read this post to learn tips for how to manage this major mi

Addressing addiction in autistic individuals requires an approach tailored to address both root causes and their unique challenges.

Uncover the world of autism in women. Learn about the unique manifestations, the challenges faced, and the importance of accurate diagnosis.

Discover how to navigate life after an autism diagnosis with insights from Patty Laushman. Embrace your strengths, find support, and thrive.

Discover how autistic individuals can thrive during virtual meetings. Learn strategies and resources to excel in the digital space.

Exploring the benefits of home organization and some strategies autistic people with executive functioning challenges can try!

An detailed primer on autistic shutdowns, the signs, how to prevent them, and more, plus how to support someone in shutdown shame-free.

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

The truth about eye contact in autistic adults, plus how to make eye contact -- or what you can do instead when it's just too much.

Many with autism have sleep problems as adults. Gain insights into the connection between autism and sleep problems along with tips to impro

Explore what connects autism and alexithymia and discover the overlapping characteristics of these conditions and how alexithymia can impact