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“Wash your brush” you say? Is this about cleanliness? No, this isn’t a post about hygiene. Although it could be! This is about moving forward and adapting and changing when things no longer work for you. Not sure how they connect? Let me explain. When in high school I was gifted the most amazing hairbrush. […]
Recently while reading a book for pleasure (yes, I do that sometimes, not enough, but sometimes, you should try it too!), one of the characters complimented another on being prepared to name the conflict. Why? Because it equips them to attack the problem and not the person. When we “attack” the problem, not the person, […]
What is Weltschmerz? Why do I need to know to maintain my hope? The world is currently not in a happy place. We hear it. We see it. And we feel it. So many people I am talking to, myself included, have been feeling down, sad, anxious, tired and a bit hopeless. Suddenly most things […]
Early Childhood Masking: Why Early Childhood Therapy Must Account for Neurodivergent Coping In the growing conversation around neurodiversity in therapy, much has been said about the ways in which neurodivergent adults and teens mask their true feelings, suppress needs, and adapt their personalities to fit societal norms. But less often do we hear this conversation […]
1. What Is Decision Fatigue? Decision fatigue describes the decline in quality of decisions following prolonged or repeated choice-making. It stems from the broader concept of ego depletion—where self-control and executive function draw on a limited pool of mental resources. When these resources are exhausted, individuals experience impaired judgment, greater impulsivity, and a tendency to […]
For many people, tiredness is simple: too little sleep means too little energy. Yet, for individuals with ADHD, the story is far more complex: hidden exhaustion of ADHD becomes a constant companion—one that is often invisible and misunderstood, yet profoundly affects daily functioning, work performance, and mental health. Sleep alone doesn’t solve the tiredness neurodivergent […]
Why Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Women Also Supports Neurodivergent Talent Insights from the 2025 Working Women in South Africa Report The recently released Working Women in South Africa Report 2025 by RecruitMyMom highlights the real experiences, challenges, and priorities of over 3,700 skilled South African women in the workforce. As organisations seek to retain top […]
Results of a recent study has found that in some autistic individuals, synaptic pruning may not be as efficient as in neurotypical people. This means that they will have more/too many synapses, which affects how they work and behave, and could be a possible cause of autism. Let’s backtrack a bit: what is synaptic pruning […]
For children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), sensory input can significantly impact their ability to focus, self-regulate, and engage in everyday tasks—especially in learning and working environments. Wobble cushions have been a favourite tool to use to combat this and to “aid” in promoting focus. But do they really […]
One of the questions I get asked most by parents with a newly diagnosed child, is if there is a future for their child. My answer now is a lot more of an enthusiastic and factual “YES!” than 20 years ago. Autistic skills in the workplace is no longer given a wide berth, they are […]