We know we are different. Before I knew I was in NeuroDivergent, my labels were: Stubborn, “Lazy, Rebellions, Difficult, Stupid, Flake, dumb.” Now, those have been replaced with Autistic and ADHD.
Continue reading Should I tell my child they are NeuroDivergent?
Growing up, especially in school, I was often scolded for “not paying attention” (regardless of whether I was actually paying attention or not). Continue reading My Autistic Experience With Eye-Contact: I don’t need to look at you to speak to you (or hear you)
“If you tried a little harder…” – the worst words to hear when you’ve already been trying your hardest, did your best, and had nothing left to give.
Continue reading “If You Tried a Little Harder” – But I Was Already Trying My Hardest
