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Neurodiversity, Neurology, SPD, Talks, Videos16 Comments

SPD – Sensory Processing Differences / Sensory Processing Disorder

Lyric Holmans

This week’s video is one of my MOST REQUESTED topics. SPD – Sensory Processing Differences / Sensory Processing Disorder Continue reading SPD – Sensory Processing Differences / Sensory Processing Disorder

Coworkers, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Writing25 Comments

Company Policies That Keep Neurodivergent Employees Out of the Workplace

Lyric Holmans

Employers claim they want to be more inclusive but often fall short when policies and company culture are set up in a way that is can be off-putting for neurodivergent employees.

Are your company policies unintentionally discriminating against autistic and neurodivergent employees?  Continue reading Company Policies That Keep Neurodivergent Employees Out of the Workplace

health, life hacks, Neurodiversity, Neurology, Product Reviews, SPD, Videos28 Comments

Cheap Sunglasses Stopped My Migraines

Lyric Holmans

I’m not saying this will work for everybody but cheap tinted glasses from http://www.zenni.com have changed my life. Doctor’s couldn’t help me but my amber glasses stop my chronic headaches/migraines caused by bad lighting/light sensitivity.

My glasses are amber, but some people like blue, pink, or green. Some may need darker glasses and others may only need a slight tinting. Please be aware you may go through SEVERAL pair of glasses before you find the ones that work for you – IF this works for you. It may not work for everybody.  Continue reading Cheap Sunglasses Stopped My Migraines

Autism, Fiction, Neurodiversity, Personal, Relationships, Stories, Writing6 Comments

NeuroRebel – Float Away Mind – Fiction Based on Reality

Lyric Holmans

Twenty perfect piano notes dance, tickle the car speakers as Mad World by Gary Jules takes over the car.

Once again Kat’s mind had floated away.  Gone someplace else, lost in a music video created by her mind. “Teacher tell me what’s my lesson? Looked right through me. . . . looked right through me.” Continue reading NeuroRebel – Float Away Mind – Fiction Based on Reality

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Filtered – My Sensory Experience

Lyric Holmans

You are only experiencing the world through your own filter,
just like I can only view the world through mine.
We all have many ways to see.
There are differences between you and me.

Little noises in a quiet room. Did anyone else hear that sound?
There is a humming lamp and a high pitched screeching.
I look around at everyone sitting calmly, not a glance or a twitch.
No one else appears bothered, so my headphones come out. Continue reading Filtered – My Sensory Experience