Research on Autism Spectrum Disorder suggests that the current diagnostic criteria does not fully address the aspect of masking, which is more commonly observed in females than males. Masking, also known as camouflaging, refers to the ability to hide autistic symptoms and to use compensation strategies, such as imitating neurotypical behaviour, in an attempt to overcome social challenges and fit in socially. For many autistic adults, masking develops gradually over the years through repeated...

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. But clinically,...

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 Strategy . A way to...