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Is it Autism or ADHD, or both?

One of the most common things I hear in my rooms is: “I relate to autism… but I also relate to ADHD. How do you actually tell the difference?” It’s a very reasonable question. If you’ve spent any time reading about either, the overlap can feel enormous. Executive functioning difficulties. Sensory sensitivities. Emotional overwhelm. Social struggles. Hyperfocus. Burnout. Feeling “different.” At first glance, it can seem like the same story told with slightly different language

What's wrong with average?

The new year has only just begun. For many people, this is a time to set resolutions, establish new goals, or reflect on how they might improve certain areas of their lives. A better job? More exercise? Healthier eating? In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with messages about improvement in every possible domain. Our brains, however, are struggling to keep up. While human evolution spans millions of years, the pace of change in modern life has accelerated

ADHD Strategies: The traffic light strategy for beating task inertia

If you’ve ever struggled with ADHD, depression, or executive dysfunction, you’ll know that once you stop, it can be incredibly hard to start again . You might find yourself waiting for motivation to strike. But that’s the trap! Motivation is unreliable. It’s like a shy cat: the more you chase it, the more it hides. It rarely shows up when you need it most. Instead of waiting for motivation, what if you focused on momentum instead? That’s the idea behind the Traffic Light Stra

EMDR Therapy: Lesser-Known Facts About a Powerful Healing Approach

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) has grown significantly in popularity as an evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and even chronic pain. While many people have heard of it, there’s still a lot of mystery around what EMDR involves and why it works. Beyond the basics, there are fascinating aspects of EMDR that don’t often make it into the mainstream conversation. Here are some lesser-known facts about EMDR therapy: 1. It’s Not Just for Post-Tr

Another busy week? Explore when too much stress is impacting your mental and physical health

What exactly is stress? The word stress is well integrated in our daily use, but what exactly happens in our bodies when we are stressed? While we often use the word stress when we have too much on our plate, stress is also an automatic response from our bodies. In the presence of danger, our bodies go into the so-called fight-or-flight response, which leads to an increased heart rate, increased breathing, muscle tension, reduced activation in the digestive system and sweatin