When Grandma’s Got ADHD – A gap we can no longer ignore.
More and more older adults are coming to therapy, often for the first time. They want to understand how their brains work and discover new ways to enjoy their golden … Read more
Neurodivergent
Content designed to affirm and support neurodivergent brains, from self-advocacy to sensory strategies and workplace accommodations.
Generational Stress in Neurodivergent Families: Why it can feel harder and how the nervous system adapts.
“Your survival response is not a moral failing. An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.” Viktor Frankel In my trauma focused clinical work, people sometimes arrive … Read more
High Achievers with ADHD: The Mental Health Story Few Talk About
The Reality of Being a Twice-Exceptional Adult with ADHD For the purposes of this article, under the umbrella of ‘twice-exceptional’, I’m going to talk about adults who are twice-exceptional (being … Read more
When Rejection Feels Like Pain: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
By: Christina Crowe, RP Have you ever replayed a moment of criticism for days, wondering what you did wrong? For many adults with ADHD, those moments do not just sting. … Read more
Is It ADHD or Dysthymia?
Understanding the Subtle Difference Between “Tired of Life” and “Tired from Trying.” By: Christina Crowe, RP Some people come to therapy saying, “I think I’m depressed.” And sometimes they even … Read more
“Meh” and ADHD: Understanding the Low Activation State
By: Christina Crowe, RP If you live with ADHD, especially the inattentive type, you know the feeling: you’re not sad, generally not anxious, not burned out exactly, but you’re also … Read more
How Occupational Therapy Can Help You Get Things Done
By: Jill Roberts, OT Living with ADHD means that completing everyday tasks is challenging (if not impossible at times). This can look like falling behind on basic things like paying … Read more
ADHD and Self-Compassion: Why It’s so Hard and How to Start
The lifelong impact of late diagnosis I’ve spent more than a decade bookmarking research on self-compassion. You know the kind … the studies you save in a (organized!) labelled folder … Read more
DIY*Calm: Embracing Mindfulness for the Neurodivergent Mind:
A New Approach for ADHD brains By: Christina Crowe, RP In today’s fast-paced world, mindfulness is a buzzword, especially within mental health circles. However, for those of us with with … Read more
E93: Reimagining ABA: How One Centre is Leading a Neurodiversity-Affirming Revolution, with Kerry-Anne Robinson
What if behaviour analysis didn’t have to be a source of trauma for Autistic people? In this episode, Christina Crowe and co-host Katie Richardson speak with Kerry-Anne Robinson, Executive Director … Read more