Fostering Independence in Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
This post was co-authored by Anthony L. Rostain. Parenting a teen or young adult with ADHD can feel like walking a tightrope: you want to keep them safe, and you want them to grow. In today’s “always‑on” world—post‑pandemic, digitally saturated, and full of uncertainty—that balance is harder than ever. This guide distills practical insights and […]
When Autism and ADHD Travel Together
What if ADHD captures the restless, scattered edges of your experience, yet quieter, more unyielding traits remain unexplained? Or what if autism deeply resonates with your sensory world and relational patterns, but other parts of your inner life—impulsive, understimulated, chaotically adaptive—feel confusing and unnamed? For a growing number of adults, that almost-but-not-quite feeling is leading […]
Emotional Regulation and ADHD | Psychology Today
This month’s executive function skill of focus is emotion regulation. As a reminder, executive function skills are brain-based skills that help individuals get things done. For many neurodivergent individuals, some executive function skills are great strengths while others are more challenging. Emotion regulation is a complex executive function skill that plays a key role in […]
Neurodiversity Affirming Assessments for Autism and ADHD
The neurodiversity movement is a social justice initiative promoting the acknowledgment, acceptance, and inclusion of people with neurological differences. It aims to change how our society views neurodivergence so we can replace stereotypes with a more holistic view of people’s unique strengths and needs. Neurodiversity awareness allows the opportunity for more inclusive workspaces, schools, and […]
How Sensitive Are You To Rejection?
All of us can recall experiences of rejection, whether in our professional lives, social circles, or romantic relationships. For many, the initial disappointment fades quickly, managed through effective Coping strategies. However, for some people, rejection can trigger an intense emotional reaction that feels disproportionate to the situation. This response can spiral into a cycle of […]