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Why Autism Special Interests and ADHD Hyperfixations Are Awesome

Autism and ADHD are distinct forms of neurodiversity that can co-occur quite frequently. You may notice that autistic people and ADHDers can share similar ...

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Struggling to Get a Clear Mental Illness Diagnosis? You’re Not Alone.

When your diagnosis is unclear or not quite understood by mental health professionals, you often feel like an outsider, like you don't belong anywhere. Over ...

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The Ultimate Executive Dysfunction Self-Help Guide: Coping Skills to Help You Thrive

Welcome to the ultimate self-help guide for coping with executive dysfunction! If you struggle with executive functioning skills such as managing time, staying ...

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Sensory Overload Self-Help Guide: Coping Tips to Help You Thrive

If you or a loved one experiences sensory overload, this self-help guide can help you learn the signs and symptoms, address the causes, and develop coping ...

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Cuddly Weighted Stuffed Animals for Kids and Adults to Hug

Weighted stuffed animals are a great way to bring comfort into your home. These cozy companions can help with sleep and improve the mental health of children ...

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How Getting an ADHD Diagnosis at Age 23 Improved My Mental Health

I’m navigating the aftershocks of getting an adult ADHD diagnosis after it was missed during my childhood, and I know I’m not alone. Over the past few years, ...

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Calm Strips: A Complete Guide to Fidget Stickers for Anxiety, Autism, & ADHD

Calm Strips are discreet tactile fidget stickers that you can place on just about any surface. They can help people with a wide variety of mental health ...

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Understanding Misophonia and Misokinesia: No, We Can’t Just Get Over It

If you know about misophonia and misokinesia, it may be because you live with these two disorders or because you know someone who does.  I have lived with ...

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What Parents Need to Know to Help Their Kids with ADHD

When your child receives an ADHD diagnosis, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed. You've noticed that your child was in need of a little extra support, and ...

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Phone Anxiety: 6 Reasons ADHDers Hate Talking on the Phone

Your phone is ringing, you feel your stomach drop to your feet. Anxiety shoots through your body, you hurry to silence the ringer. Whew! Crisis averted. This ...

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