Our team examines the latest neurodivergence research to help you unpack and translate science into daily life.
Autistic inertia is when starting, stopping, or switching tasks feels hard, even when you want to do the thing. If you have ever searched “autism stuck” or “trouble switching tasks autism,” this might be the missing label. It can look like lying on the couch hungry, needing a shower, and still not moving. It can … read more
If you have ADHD and you get stuck starting tasks, a dopamine menu can give you a short, pre-chosen set of “reset” options so you can re-engage without losing an hour to scrolling. You know the moment: you open your laptop to write the email, and suddenly reorganizing the spice cabinet feels urgent. This post … read more
If you are an adult who keeps losing hours to unfinished tasks and you are wondering how to improve your executive function, this guide will walk you through practical ways to make daily life feel more manageable. Maybe you sit down to pay two bills and send one email, then look up an hour later … read more
If you keep getting stuck on tasks you genuinely care about, you may be dealing with executive dysfunction rather than laziness or a lack of willpower. This article is for neurodivergent adults, and the people who support them, who want to understand why everyday tasks can feel so hard and what to do about it. … read more
If you are a parent or educator trying to understand the difference between accommodations and modifications, this guide will walk you through clear definitions, real examples, and what each choice can mean for a student’s future. You might have heard advice like “Ask for accommodations, not modifications” without anyone slowing down to explain why. Many … read more
If you shut down, panic, or suddenly feel allergic to a task the moment it becomes a “have to,” you are not alone. Many neurodivergent adults describe a strong pull to avoid everyday demands, even when those demands are things they actually want to do. Some people find language for this in the idea of … read more
If you live with ADHD and feel like you go from calm to furious in a few seconds, you are not alone. Many adults describe a split second where something small goes wrong, their brain feels “hijacked,” and words or actions spill out before they can catch them. A few minutes later, the anger has … read more
If you are a parent of a neurodivergent young adult and you keep seeing the phrase “failure to launch syndrome,” this article will help you understand what it really means and what you can do next. You might be watching your adult child sleep late, avoid job applications or schoolwork, and spend hours online while … read more
If focus comes and goes, time feels slippery, and starting a task can feel weirdly heavy, you are not alone. The Pomodoro Technique can be a practical way to make work feel smaller and time feel more real. Pomodoro often helps some people with ADHD because it turns a big task into short focus sprints … read more
Struggling to manage time with ADHD? Time blocking can help. This technique schedules tasks into specific blocks of time, providing structure and reducing stress. In this article, learn how time blocking can enhance focus and productivity, making daily responsibilities more manageable for those with ADHD. Click here for the TL;DR summary. Understanding Time Blocking for … read more