About Me: Reflections of A Neurodivergent Clinician

My Autistic Journey

I am a Psychologist….but it wasn't the Doctorate that helped me learn I was Autistic; it was the diagnosis of my own child followed by listening to the stories of Autistic women that I began considering autism for myself (later confirmed with a formal medical diagnosis).

This was concerning for me. If I had the highest degree possible in the mental health world and was learning more from lived experience voices than my training, I knew the mental health world needed access to more information and research. This underlying mission (the “why” ) fuels my work at Neurodivergent Insights.

Like so many Autistic and ADHD women, it took the diagnosis of my child that empowered me to finally recognize myself. After 37 years of passing and living as an allistic, I am making up for the lost time. Autism and ADHD quickly became my new special interest (I discovered my ADHD while diving deep into neurodivergent research). I am sorting through everything neurodivergent to make sense of my experience of the world and the lives of my neurodivergent clients.

Being an Autistic Professional

Once I discovered I was Autistic, I re-arranged my professional life and started a private practice where I work primarily with neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) folx.

I regularly speak and provide trainings on topics related to Autism, ADHD, neuroqueering, alexithymia, and personality theory. I am currently working on my forthcoming book, “Self Care for Autistic People,” set to release early in 2024.

For my “play,” I create content on Instagram and digital wellness and mental health resources for Autistic and ADHD adults. I consider myself incredibly fortunate and privileged to have been able to create a career out of my special interests.

About Me

I am an existentialist, researcher, and writer. In my free time (when I'm not having an Autistic burn out), I enjoy spending time with my family, being in nature (particularly near water), writing, reading, and enjoying my special interests (which mainly involve reading and writing on topics of philosophy, psychology, sociology, and cultural studies).

Naturally, I love collecting things; I collect ideas and resources. As someone who is highly visual, I find that I can better synthesize information through the use of infographics and visualizations. That is why I have created this space, where I can share my curated collections, resources, and visual creations with others. Neurodivergent Insights mainly focuses on providing educational content. If you're interested in reading my personal musings and reflections, I invite you to visit my website at meganannaneff.com.

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