Autistic? ADHD? Highly sensitive? Gifted? If you've spent years trying to work out which one actually describes you, there's a good reason it's been hard to pin down: these traits genuinely overlap. And for a lot of people, getting an official answer isn't simple either, between long assessment waitlists, the cost of private testing, and diagnostic systems that often overlook people who are coping well on the surface. In this blog post I share two diagrams I use often with clients to map this overlap out, and what it can look like to start working with your parts even without a formal diagnosis.

Struggling to start tasks even when you want to? This guide breaks down practical, neurodivergent-friendly ways to get unstuck from executive dysfunction, including sensory adjustments, tiny steps, and low-pressure strategies that actually work.

Guest post by ADHD therapist Lacey Redding: Learn how trauma-informed ADHD therapy using IFS and DBT helps adults balance internal parts, manage emotions, and improve executive function.

ADHD comes with unique challenges, and finding helpful resources can make a big difference. This post covers online resources with tools and insights to help you understand ADHD better and find ways to work with it in everyday life.