Introduction: As we found things returning to normal since the pandemic, or at least some sort of “new normal,” congratulate yourself for surviving the biggest upheaval in our personal history! Being neurodiverse, we can find changes to our routine very uncomfortable...
Adult ADHD
Traveling and Neurodiversity
December is often a season of traveling. Whether that’s a holiday, a family vacation, or a trip home, there can be a lot to consider when someone in your travel party is neurodivergent. Here are tips to think about. Pre-Planning and Preparation: Perhaps you’re a...
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Counseling
Introduction: In the realm of counseling, two significant and interconnected areas of focus are supporting the neurodivergent community and aiding survivors of trauma. As a counselor committed to these vital aspects of mental health, I find great inspiration in the...
Is Your Counsellor Qualified?
Navigating the vast landscape of counseling, therapy, and psychology, one might assume that every practitioner is well-equipped to work with the neurodivergent community. However, as Devon Price, the insightful author of Unmasking Autism, points out, true...
Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting
Although I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia and working towards my doctorate in psychology, I support my clients in other ways as well. In addition to the therapy I provide, with a lot of my clients who are parents there’s a certain amount...
Sensory Diet for Adults
When we think about a sensory diet, we often think about our neurodivergent children. We offer sensory toys, water play, and comfortable clothing without tags or other irritating features. We are aware of issues with food and its textures. We may consider compression...
ADHD Diagnosis Later in Life
Are you an adult who recently received an ADHD diagnosis? You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions at this point, and understandably so. Perhaps you are happy to finally have an understanding of who you are and why you do the things you do. It may be...