Earlier this week week I shared the first preview of my new book on NeuroDiversity in the wider world (title coming soon). Today I am sharing another excerpt from the first draft of that same book. I would like to thank my … Continue reading Understanding Oneself is Powerful – Preview from My Next Book

I’m officially working on my next book!!! My first book was about NeuroDiversity in the workplace. This time I’m writing about NeuroDiversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the wider world. Here’s a sneak peak of a very rough draft of some … Continue reading Introducing… My Next Book!!! (Title Coming Soon) – Stay Tuned for Previews and More Info

Though my book came out a while ago now, I’ve actually not signed very many books. So far I’ve signed only 5 books (including the one pictured below), but I plan to change that soon and will be signing 10 … Continue reading For the Fist Time Ever: Signed Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising Books are Available for Purchase

NeuroDivergent Rebel Blog Fundraiser 1 hour Zoom One to One “Ask Me Anything” Session with Lyric RiveraLet’s have a casual, one to one, conversation! There’s a lot we can talk about in an hour and this is your time to talk about whatever’s on your mind. As me questions, info dump about your interests, brainstorm a project you’re working on, get feedback on something. Let’s schedule a session together. Limited availability – ONLY 5 spaces at this time – first come first served (some of these spaces have already been filled) Because I have only a few spaces open I … Continue reading 1 hour Zoom One to One “Ask Me Anything” Session with Lyric Rivera

I found out I was Autistic at the age of 29 and that I was also ADHD a few years later (when I was in my mid-30s). Learning the truth about my brain changed my life because it changed how I understood myself, others, and the world around me. For the first thirty years of my life, I survived by hiding parts of who I am. This was a maladaptive coping mechanism, isolating me and preventing me from moving forward. But when the truth about my mind was revealed, I found a new path. In my thirties, I began to … Continue reading Beyond the ‘Why’: Living My Truth as a NeuroQueer Individual

The Struggle to Connect: Navigating Trust and Social Anxiety as an Autistic Person
Continue reading Unraveling Trust: The Challenges of Social Interactions as an Autistic Adult

I got in trouble (both at home and at school) because of my forgetfulness.
People around me seemed to have trouble believing when I told them “I didn’t remember” things (and would often suggest that I was not listening, intentionally forgetting, or pretending to forget things on purpose), which made me feel ashamed and inadequate for my inability to “get it together.” Continue reading Rebooting the Matrix: How I Manage My Wonky Memory

In my work with organizations that want to be more Neuro-Inclusive, focusing on individual needs for success rather than categorizing based on brain types has been a more effective approach (than depending on assumptions and stereotypes about people). When looking … Continue reading Beyond Labels: Empowering NeuroDivergent Individuals Through Inclusive Support & Why Disclosure & Medical Diagnosis Shouldn’t Be a Requirement