Am I Autistic, ADHD, Highly Sensitive, or Gifted? Why It's So Hard to Tell
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.
Simple Ways to Get Unstuck When You Can’t Start (Autistic & ADHD-Friendly Strategies)
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.
Autistic Burnout & Workplace Accommodations – Resource List
Autistic burnout is a deep and often overwhelming exhaustion that goes beyond regular stress or tiredness. This guide brings together resources on autistic burnout, practical workplace adjustments in the US, UK, and Sweden, toolkits for everyday use, and guides for employers and colleagues who want to create more supportive environments.
IFS Therapy and Autism: How Parts Work Can Support Neurodivergent Minds
Autism isn’t a part, it’s your wiring. This blog post highlights some of the ways in which IFS therapy can be such a good fit for autistic individuals – offering a flexible, non-pathologising approach that works with your system instead of against it.