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Stocking Your Neurodivergent Tool Chest

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The neurodiversity runs deep in my immediate and extended family. From ADHD to autism and sensory processing disorder, I've learned to navigate the sometimes wild world of living with my own and parenting other brains that experience the world differ...
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Ideation Station

Whether you have an ADHD brain, autism, or another neurodivergency, your thinking may be just that…divergent. High ideation is wonderful, but getting those ideas and thoughts organized and under control so that you can harness them can be a challenge...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Managing Sensory Overload

One of the hallmarks of many different neurodivergencies is the tendency to experience sensory overload. Here are some of my favorite tools to help calm the overwhelm and reset my nervous system. (may contain affiliate links)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Positively Proprioceptive

Proprioception is often called the “hidden sixth sense” (which is funny as we have a lot more senses than five or six. It's often an area that neurodiverse folks have challenges, so it's a great area to build your toolbox. (may contain affiliate link...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Crossing the Midline

“Crossing the midline” is a concept in occupational and physical therapy, and it's so important to both development and building connections within our brain. (may contain affiliate links)

 
 
 

Fidgets

“Stimming” is an activity common to many neurodivergent people. While it's very normal, it can be a hard time finding healthy, non-damaging outlets for stimming. Here are a few I've found. (may contain affiliate links)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Learning About Neurodivergency

Education around neurodivergent individuals has grown over the years, and I'm so thankful for that. Here are some great resources to educate yourself.