Danielle Dryden

Female resting with a hot drink reading a book Neurodivergent recovery usually needs three things: reduced input, reduced demand, and nervous system settling. Sleep helps with one of those — but not all You go to bed at a decent time. You get “enough” hours. Then you wake up feeling like your brain’s already been running meetings without you. If you’re ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, or you relate to more than one of those, that tired feeling can be confusing. It’s not a

A myth-busting, neurodiversity-affirming guide to mirror neurons, autism, and ADHD, with practical insights for learning and everyday social situations.

What is Strengths-Based Journaling? Strengths-based journaling is a way of writing that flips the usual script. Instead of focusing on what’s hard or what you think you “should” fix, it asks you to notice what you’re already doing well. For neurodivergent adults, this gentle shift can bring much-needed balance. You get to spot the good bits of your day, however small. Over time, you start to see your value in a new light. Think of it as training your mind to see your own best

Image from Unsplash - A Rucksack on a Rock against a sunny and grassy background. To represent the weight AuDHD individuals carry with...

Coaching with a positive psychology lens taps into what makes each person unique, especially neurodivergent individuals. Neurodivergence...

What Is a Cringe Attack? A cringe attack is when a memory — often embarrassing, awkward, or painful — suddenly surfaces without warning....

Male sat on a chair leaning back with a visual representation of a busy mind. Autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)...

ADHD and Task Initiation and How Employers Can Help

Family estrangement is a difficult experience, and for neurodivergent individuals, it can carry unique challenges. Differences in...

Burnout is hard enough, but when you're part of a neurodivergent family, the challenges can feel overwhelming. Between juggling unique...

Parenting can be tough, but when both you and your child are neurodivergent, it brings its own set of challenges. Meltdowns, whether...

Understanding It’s easy to think we understand neurodivergence, but many of the conversations around it are clouded by myths. These...

When Neurodivergence and Domestic Abuse Intersect Recognising domestic abuse can be challenging, particularly for neurodivergent...

Socialising & Neurodivergence equals social hangover Have you ever felt completely drained after spending time with others, even when it...

Forest Bathing is a great form of self-care Remembering self-care can be tough for anyone, but for autistic and ADHD adults, it’s often...

Co-occurrence of autism with ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct...

Could understanding Monotropism & Polytropism help us make better sense of those with both Autism & ADHD? Have you ever wondered why some...

by Unsplash Feeling overwhelmed by sensory input can make even simple tasks feel unbearable. For those with sensory processing...

Imagine the world around you feeling too loud, too bright, or simply overwhelming. For autistic and ADHD individuals, this isn’t just an...

Beyond Distractions: Using Brain Science to Empower Autism and ADHD The Default Mode Network (DMN) is a specific set of brain regions...