The ADHD part of me is forgetful, excited, distractible, enthusiastic, restless, and an impulsive daydreamer - but the Autism side of me likes control, order, and tight schedules. Often, these two parts of myself are at odds with one another - but also keep each other in check.

Hacking my ADHD Brain: Running IT so IT doesn’t run ME

“How do I get things done,” despite being an ADHDer without the magical pharmaceuticals that can, for some, create what my best friend (also ADHD) calls “super brain”?
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Things I Didn’t Realize Were Related to Being NeuroDivergent (Autistic and ADHD or AuDHD) Before I Was Diagnosed “with Autism” and ADHD

You may relate to some things on my list if you are Autistic and ADHD. You may also not connect with my list (because we are all unique individuals).
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NeuroDivergence, Surviving Capitalism as an Autistic ADHD Human, and Finding a Career Path that Works for YOU

NeuroDivergent people’s differences are cognitive and invisible and impact how we interpret the world, process information, and interact with others.

Our differences also impact our strengths and weaknesses, what tasks and environments will drain us, and what tasks and environments will invigorate us. Continue reading NeuroDivergence, Surviving Capitalism as an Autistic ADHD Human, and Finding a Career Path that Works for YOU

Executive Functioning Differences and NeuroDivergent People – My Autistic ADHD Experience

According to understood dot com: executive functioning is a set of mental skills that includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn work and manage daily life. Trouble with executive functioning can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions among other things. Continue reading Executive Functioning Differences and NeuroDivergent People – My Autistic ADHD Experience