The Divergent Voice

By: NeuroSpark Health

Having ADHD and finding your rhythm in the workplace can come with a variety of challenges. Adults with ADHD struggle with focus, time management, organization, and other executive function skills important for success in a professional setting.

By: Cat Salladin

Selective mutism (SM) is a complex and often misunderstood experience that is especially common in autistic people and creates unique communication differences, challenges, and needs.

By: Dani Rodwell

When I look up “autism therapists near me,” I’m not at all impressed with the results. I’ve done it before to try to find a therapist and for the purpose of this very blog, I tried again and let out a deep sigh of disappointment once again.

By: NeuroSpark Health

Experiencing autistic meltdowns as an adult can be an intense and recurring challenge in our lives. Autistic meltdowns as an adult, just as autistic meltdowns in children, are sometimes very difficult to predict and manage.

By: NeuroSpark Health

Autism has historically been thought of as a childhood diagnosis, but many adults are also autistic without realizing it until later in life for a variety of reasons.

By: Cat Salladin

Proprioception refers to the body's ability to sense its position, movement, and spatial orientation. While proprioceptive processing operates largely subconsciously in allistic individuals, it can manifest differently in autistic individuals, contributing to variations in sensory experiences.

By: Cat Salladin

In our ever-evolving understanding of human diversity, our understanding of the concept of sensory experiences have improved tremendously in recent years.

By: NeuroSpark Health

Finding an ADHD therapist near you who offers neurodiversity-affirming therapy can be a transformative step toward managing ADHD symptoms and improving overall well-being.

By: Cat Salladin

Among the myriad facets of autism, hypoarousal emerges as a phenomenon often overlooked, yet profoundly influential in shaping the lived experiences of autistic individuals.

By: Cat Salladin

Within the expansive autism spectrum, alexithymia emerges as a particularly intriguing phenomenon, offering profound insights into the complexities of emotional processing and expression.

By: Cat Salladin

The topic of neurodiversity has gained significant traction in recent years, sparking introspection among many individuals who wonder if they fall within its wide and diverse spectrum.

By: Cat Salladin

Language is a powerful tool in shaping our perceptions of the world and the diversity of human experiences. The importance of affirming language is evident in discussions surrounding neurodiversity, particularly in relation to autism.

By: Jennifer Alumbaugh

"You’re lazy.”  “Maybe if you tried harder…”  “You just want the easy way out.”  “You must not care if you forget things so easily.”  “You make so many mistakes. I guess this is just not important to you.”

By: Cat Salladin

Neurodiversity celebrates the uniqueness of human brains, recognizing that differences in brain function are natural and valuable. Neurodivergent individuals, including those with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, contribute to the rich tapestry of human cognition and creativity.

By: Cat Salladin

One hallmark trait of neurodivergence is nervous system processing differences. Autistic individuals and other neurodivergent people may experience hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to sensory stimuli of the world around them.

By: Cat Salladin

In our contemporary understanding of the autism spectrum, there has been a gradual shift towards embracing neurodiversity—a perspective that recognizes and celebrates the inherent differences in neurological functioning among individuals.

By: NeuroSpark Health

When someone experiences difficulties with attention, executive functioning differences, and possibly hyperactivity/impulsivity, they may begin to wonder if they have ADHD.

By: Dani Rodwell

If there’s one thing I know about autistic people and ADHD people, comfort is paramount. We do things with our bodies to feel safer, to feel more regulated, to feel less awkward, and sometimes it may even look awkward to others while feeling natural and good to us.

By: Cat Salladin

Like humans, cats exhibit a wide range of behaviors that can indicate the presence of autistic traits. These behaviors may include repetitive movements, difficulty with social interactions, and sensitivity to changes in their environment.

By: Dr. Julie Landry

Have you ever felt intensely focused on a single interest or task, to the extent that the world around you seems to fade away? Or perhaps you've noticed that when you concentrate on something you're passionate about, it's difficult to switch your attention to anything else.