Living Neurodivergence

Parenting

"Gentle Parenting" Helps Neurodivergent Kids

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on November 3, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Gentle parenting often gets a bad rap as too permissive. But it can really help neurodivergent kids.

A Personal Perspective: Gentle parenting often gets a bad rap as too permissive. But it can really help neurodivergent kids.

Loneliness

How Isolation Can Harm Creativity

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on September 27, 2024

Personal Perspective: Alone time and loneliness are not the same thing. Alone time can be generative and help creativity; loneliness can be destructive.

Personal Perspective: Alone time and loneliness are not the same thing. Alone time can be generative and help creativity; loneliness can be destructive.

Autism

The Connection Between Neurodiversity and Relationship Abuse

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on August 25, 2024

Undiagnosed autistic girls are vulnerable to relationship abuse as adults. Why aren't they diagnosed? How are they vulnerable?

Undiagnosed autistic girls are vulnerable to relationship abuse as adults. Why aren't they diagnosed? How are they vulnerable?

Anxiety

How to Handle Anxiety and High-Stakes Deadlines

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on July 18, 2024

If you have anxiety, high-stakes deadlines pose real health risks like burnout and depression.

If you have anxiety, high-stakes deadlines pose real health risks like burnout and depression.

Autism

Autistic Meltdowns Help Me Live a Better Life

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on June 21, 2024

Personal Perspective: Contrary to popular belief, autistic meltdowns can help autistic people release emotions in a good way, enabling us to carry on with our lives.

Personal Perspective: Contrary to popular belief, autistic meltdowns can help autistic people release emotions in a good way, enabling us to carry on with our lives.

Education

What Is the Invisible Burden of School Accommodations?

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on June 11, 2024

Personal Perspective: Parents and neurodivergent kids who need accommodations in K-12 schools carry an immense invisible burden.

Personal Perspective: Parents and neurodivergent kids who need accommodations in K-12 schools carry an immense invisible burden.

Burnout

Burnout and Neurodiversity

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on May 20, 2024

Burnout seems to hit neurodivergent people harder. But burnout is always an institutional problem, not an individual one. Fixing stressors can improve everyone's health.

Burnout seems to hit neurodivergent people harder. But burnout is always an institutional problem, not an individual one. Fixing stressors can improve everyone's health.

Anxiety

How Anxiety Harms Creativity (And What to Do About It)

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on March 28, 2024

When we look at how artists struggle with generalized anxiety disorder, we can learn about how mental illnesses affect creative people and what to do about it.

When we look at how artists struggle with generalized anxiety disorder, we can learn about how mental illnesses affect creative people and what to do about it.

Trauma

The Struggles and Strengths of Trauma Disorders

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on March 7, 2024

Trauma survivors show high sensitivity, empathy, and more, all of which can be both struggles and strengths.

Trauma survivors show high sensitivity, empathy, and more, all of which can be both struggles and strengths.

Mental Health Stigma

How Suspicion Feeds Stigma Against Neurodivergent People

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on January 13, 2024

Neurodivergent people must deal with the irrational suspicion that they are faking their diagnoses to get special privileges despite all evidence to the contrary.

Neurodivergent people must deal with the irrational suspicion that they are faking their diagnoses to get special privileges despite all evidence to the contrary.

Boundaries

Neurodivergent Holidays: Set Boundaries for Your Well-Being

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on December 10, 2023

If you are neurodivergent, here is some advice for how to use boundaries to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable.

If you are neurodivergent, here is some advice for how to use boundaries to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable.

Autism

The Barriers to an Adult Diagnosis of Autism

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on November 25, 2023

There is a “lost generation” of undiagnosed autistic adults. They face many barriers to a formal diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is a valid alternative to a formal diagnosis.

There is a “lost generation” of undiagnosed autistic adults. They face many barriers to a formal diagnosis. Self-diagnosis is a valid alternative to a formal diagnosis.

Autism

Accommodations and Accessibility: What's the Difference?

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on November 6, 2023

Accommodations and accessibility are two different models for including neurodivergent people in our society—but they are not the same thing. Accessibility is the better way.

Accommodations and accessibility are two different models for including neurodivergent people in our society—but they are not the same thing. Accessibility is the better way.

Neurodiversity

What Does Neurodiversity Mean Today?

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on September 9, 2023

The word "neurodiversity” was invented in the context of autism, but its usage today is more generous. There are many ways to be neurodivergent.

The word "neurodiversity” was invented in the context of autism, but its usage today is more generous. There are many ways to be neurodivergent.

Career

Should You Disclose Your Neurodivergence at Work?

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on July 26, 2023

Disclosing neurodivergence at work can be risky, so only do so if you feel safe and comfortable. It's a personal decision.

Disclosing neurodivergence at work can be risky, so only do so if you feel safe and comfortable. It's a personal decision.

Autism

Making Sense of the Past as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adult

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on July 22, 2023

A Personal Perspective: I was diagnosed with autism in my adult life. People diagnosed in later life often have lingering trauma from bullying and lack of support.

A Personal Perspective: I was diagnosed with autism in my adult life. People diagnosed in later life often have lingering trauma from bullying and lack of support.