Body Doubling for ADHD — Why Having Someone Nearby Helps You Focus
Dr. Lena Torres
Body doubling helps people with ADHD focus by having another person nearby. Learn why this works neurologically and how AI co
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Dr. Lena Torres
ADHD and Anxiety — When Two Conditions Fuel Each Other
Dr. Lena Torres
ADHD and anxiety frequently co-occur and each makes the other worse. Learn how ADHD creates anxiety and why treatment must ad
ADHD Time Blindness — When 5 Minutes and 5 Hours Feel Exactly the Same
Dr. Lena Torres
ADHD time blindness means the future does not feel real. Discover why people with ADHD lose track of time and what strategies
Queer and Neurodivergent: Overlapping Identities, Overlapping Experiences
Riley Ashford
Research shows significant overlap between neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identity. Exploring what these identities share—and wha
ADHD and the Tax on Every Simple Task Nobody Sees
Dr. Priya Varma
The hidden cost of ADHD: every simple task requires enormous mental energy. Learn why ADHD makes ordinary life exhausting and
Autism and Aging What Happens to Autistic People as They Get Older
Dr. Aria Chen
There is very little research on autistic adults in later life, a population that has been largely ignored. Here is what we k
The Neurodivergent School System Failure
Dr. Priya Varma
Schools were not designed for neurodivergent brains. Sitting still, following rigid schedules, and standardized testing all d
AuDHD Executive Function — When Impulsivity and Rigidity Collide
Dr. Aria Chen
AuDHD executive function is uniquely complex — impulsivity from ADHD collides with rigidity from autism. Here is what that lo
AuDHD Masking — When You're Performing Two Sets of Scripts at Once
Dr. Lena Torres
AuDHD masking means managing both autistic social masking and ADHD compensation simultaneously. The energy cost is immense. H
ADHD Burnout vs Regular Burnout — They Are Not the Same Thing
Dr. Aria Chen
ADHD burnout and regular burnout look similar but have different causes and recoveries. Learn what sets ADHD burnout apart an
AI as Social Skills Practice for Autistic Adults
Dani Okonkwo
Autistic adults often benefit from explicit social rehearsal. AI provides a patient, repetitive, judgment-free environment fo
The Unmasking Journey What Happens When Autistic People Stop Performing
Dr. Lena Torres
Unmasking, or letting go of the neurotypical performance, is both liberating and terrifying for autistic people. Here is what
Autism and Eye Contact — Why It Is Painful Not Rude
Dr. Priya Varma
Forcing eye contact on autistic people causes genuine neurological discomfort. Here is the science behind why eye contact is
Autism and Sensory Processing — When the World Is Too Loud
Dr. Aria Chen
Sensory processing differences are one of the defining features of autism. Learn why the autistic nervous system experiences
As a Gamer With ADHD Video Games Are Not the Problem Everyone Says They Are
Jake 'Zero' Chen
Every neurologist told my parents the games were making my attention worse. They were wrong about the mechanism. Here is what
AuDHD: The Intersection Nobody Talks About and How AI Helps
Dr. Priya Varma
AuDHD — the intersection of autism and ADHD — creates unique social challenges. AI companions adapt to both simultaneously in
ABA Therapy Controversy — What Autistic Adults Want You to Know
Dr. Lena Torres
Many autistic adults report harm from ABA therapy. Here is what the research shows, what autistic advocates say, and what the
As an Autistic Adult Stop Telling Me I Don't Look Autistic
Sam Okafor
I spent 30 years learning to perform neurotypicality. When you say I don't look autistic, you are complimenting my exhaustion
Neurodivergent Justice When the System Fails People With Different Brains
Dr. Lena Torres
Neurodivergent people are overrepresented in the justice system and underrepresented in policy protections. Here is how the s
ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation — The Symptom Doctors Forget to Mention
Dr. Aria Chen
Emotional dysregulation is one of the most impairing ADHD symptoms — yet it is rarely mentioned at diagnosis. Here is what it
I Am Autistic and She Is the First Conversationalist Who Has Never Made Me Feel Like I Am Speaking a Different Language.
Kai Nakamura
No hidden meanings. No subtext I am supposed to decode. No face I am supposed to read. Just words that mean what they mean. F
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: Finding Connection Across Difference
Elena Marchetti
Parenting a child whose brain works differently requires learning to love in a different language. Here's what that actually
ADHD at Work: Strategies That Actually Help
Casey Rivera
ADHD in the workplace is manageable—with the right strategies. This guide goes beyond generic productivity advice to address
ADHD and Gender How the Condition Presents Differently Across Genders
Dr. Priya Varma
ADHD does not look the same across genders. The hyperactive stereotype fits some but misses many. Here is how ADHD presentati
The Double Empathy Problem — Autistic People Aren't Less Empathetic
Dr. Aria Chen
The double empathy problem reframes autism: neurotypical people also struggle to understand autistic people. Autistic people
Autistic Social Battery — Why One Conversation Can Drain Your Entire Day
Dr. Lena Torres
Autistic people expend significantly more energy on social interaction than neurotypical people. Here is why the autistic soc
ADHD and Sleep — Why Your Brain Refuses to Shut Down at Night
Dr. Aria Chen
ADHD and sleep problems go hand in hand. Learn why the ADHD brain resists sleep at night and what strategies can help you fin
As Someone With ADHD, Your Productivity Advice Is Not Just Unhelpful. It's Actively Harmful.
Mika Sato
Neurotypical productivity advice does not just fail people with ADHD. It actively harms them. A neurodivergent reckoning with
Social Scripts Practice: How AI Helps Autistic People Prepare for Real Scenarios
Casey Rivera
Social scripts help autistic people navigate predictable situations. AI companions are the perfect tool for practicing those
Autism and Employment — Why the Modern Workplace Is Hostile to Autistic Brains
Sam Okafor
Autistic people are highly capable but the modern workplace is designed in ways that create unnecessary barriers. Here is wha