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Lived-Experience & Research-informed articles
Our articles are written by Dr. Megan Anna Neff, an AuDHD psychologist and author, and the Neurodivergent Insights team. We translate research on autism, ADHD, and AuDHD into plain language, paired with lived experience, so neurodivergent adults, parents, and clinicians can better understand their brains and bodies.
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Ever feel like you’re in a dream? Dissociation in Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults explained, plus what helps.
Asked to explain autism in 30 seconds, she froze. Reflections on monotropism and who speaks for Autistic people.
Autism diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean an epidemic. The real reasons behind the increase.
Wondering if you’re Autistic or ADHD? Learn the signs, the barriers to adult diagnosis and what to do
Standard anxiety treatment often misses Autistic needs. Why “face your fears” isn’t always enough, and what to try.
Anxiety is one of the most common Autistic experiences. Explore the link and how it shapes daily life.
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Unpacking the science, psychology, and lived experience of attention — offering new ways to understand focus, flow, and hyperfixation beyond neurotypical norms.
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Honest reflections and practical insights for navigating the sensory, social, and emotional complexities of the holiday season as a neurodivergent person.
Erikson Series
Exploring Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development through a neurodivergent lens — reframing identity, growth, and belonging across the lifespan.
