Danielle Dryden

watercolour image of person enjoying sunset Gratitude is often spoken about as a shortcut to happiness; a simple 'be grateful and feel better" formula. But for many Neurodivergent adults, especially Autistic ADHDers (AuDHD), that kind of framing can feel invalidating, pressuring or even shaming. When life feels overwhelming, when emotions are intense, or when executive functioning is low, being told to "just focus on the positives" can land as toxic positivity rather than gen

You sit down to answer a few emails. Your chest tightens. You open one message and it’s a “quick request” with a deadline, a calendar invite, and three follow-ups. You want to reply, you even know what to say, but your brain hits the brakes. Suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, cleaning the sink, doing anything except the thing. For some neurodivergent adults, that stuck feeling isn’t laziness or poor timekeeping. It can be part of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), sometim

Embracing Self-Acceptance: Redefining What It Means to Be "Good Enough" for the Autistic / ADHD Individual.

Avoiding the emotional fallout from a cancelled meeting. The ASC-ADHD Coach

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC,also known as ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is...