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Caring for our skin is an essential part of our everyday routines. While skincare is a pleasant and calming experience for some, having sensory sensitivities can make it difficult to enjoy. By Alana Ricketts From products with strong fragrances and uncomfortable textures to others with harsh formulas that strip the skin, finding sensory-friendly products can be a challenge. Here are some tips for creating a sensory-friendly skincare routine: Tip 1: Avoid Ingredients That May

Is your funky executive function taking hold of your daily routine? We have a solution for you, and not-so-surprisingly, it involves… food! By Melissa Sgambelluri Is your funky executive function taking hold of your daily routine? We have a solution for you, and not-so-surprisingly, it involves… food! In today’s issue of DiverseMinds Mag, we reveal our favourite recipes that will dramatically  improve the inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity you experience to benefit y

Today, I decided to write a letter because I wanted to have an open and heartfelt conversation about a concept that many of you might relate to all too well – "ADHD tax." By Fatima Khan Lookmanji Dear Members of the Neurodiverse Community, Today, I decided to write a letter because I wanted to have an open and heartfelt conversation about a concept that many of you might relate to all too well – "ADHD tax." It's a term that might not be familiar to everyone, but it carries si

Living with ADHD can make staying focused a little difficult. Being easily distracted when you have ADHD does not   mean you're lazy or have a poor work ethic. Almost all of us have days when it is hard to stay focused. Distractions are everywhere, from daily phone notifications to people talking loudly and dogs barking nearby. By Alana Ricketts All these distractions can pull our attention away from the task at hand. Research suggests that people with ADHD can have difficult

Do you ever find yourself repeatedly, unintentionally sharing others’ gestures or figures of speech? This is actually very common among autistic people.  By Madeleine Matthews Mimicry is a very normal part of human behaviour, and all people mimic one another to connect socially. When mimicking behaviour is heightened, repetitive, or often occurs out of context, it can be classified as something that lies outside of the ‘normal’ range. Two common conditions that explain this a

Applying for a job can be nerve-wracking, and when asked to submit a cover letter, it can make the application process even more daunting. By Laraib Abrar Applying for a job can be nerve-wracking, and when asked to submit a cover letter, it can make the application process even more daunting. However, with the right approach and some thoughtful guidance, you can craft a cover letter that not only stands out, but also increases your chances of landing your dream job. For neuro

By Chantalle Guddaran by blogTO To a passerby, Sarang Restaurant is just another restaurant, blending in with the mass of shops and cafes along the busy streets of Dovercourt and Bloor. What makes this restaurant stand out is its commitment to celebrating neurodiversity while serving delicious Korean fried chicken.  by blogTO Jennifer Low, a Ph.D. candidate who taught and worked with neurodivergent students in New Zealand for ten years, was inspired to open a neurodivergent-f

By Sophia Yamini As awareness of autism and its varying features expands, a new phenomenon has taken center stage. This phenomenon is known as “autistic scripting” and touches on the complications of autistic communication, offering a different perspective to explore the world of neurodivergent concepts.  DiverseMinds Bibliography Autistic scripting introduces the practice of selectively and repeatedly using phrases, sentences, or dialogues in daily life and social interactio

By Sandra Kwan Fear of rejection and lack of social acceptance co-exists among most neurodiverse individuals. Often, this fear of being socially rejected by peers can negatively impact one’s sense of self, which in turn, can further potentiate symptoms of a condition. Conversely, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is depicted as an inclination to assume vague interactions as rejection and includes strong feelings of pain and discomfort. RSD and rejection sensitivity share si

By Shaylin Prajapati "Picture this: you are sitting down at your desk, laptop in front of you, ready to tackle your to-do list, but it feels like your brain has hit a wall. " This feeling can be common in those with ADHD, and is known as ADHD paralysis. This refers to a state of mental stagnation, where individuals with ADHD find themselves unable to initiate or complete tasks despite their intentions and desires to do so.  Types of ADHD Paralysis There are three common types

BY KARINA KOFMAN Photographer: Draga It took 30 years for Becca Harris to discover her diagnosis of ADHD. She then found a way to make the most of it: helping people in the ADHD community navigate the complicated world of nutrition through counseling and her social media content. I was still trying to figure out what led Becca to being a dietician specialising in ADHD nutrition. I met Becca over the Zoom call on a drizzly Monday fall morning. She came wearing a comfy hoodie,

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After spending most of their lives feeling isolated and faulty, they discovered that they are part of the ND community, the four members of Viability pens a letter to their younger self with lessons for us all. Dear xxx, We’ve started this letter many times, only we have so much to say.

BY DIVERSE MINDS A tall glass of lemonade can be a delicious, hydrating, and refreshing treat with a healthy boost of vitamin C. Add strawberries for even more vitamin C, along with folate and antioxidants with a delicious berry flavour. Mint leaves are another refreshing option. Here’s how to make the perfect glass of strawberry lemonade in the recipe below.

BY CHANTALLE GUDDARAN Why should you exercise? You might always be hearing from others that exercise can do wonders for your health and body, but why exactly is it good for you and what can it do for your dyspraxia? Exercise can help you build strong and healthy muscles, making it easier for you to do your tasks. Improves your posture, thus, allowing you to have better coordination and movement During your exercise, your brain release feel-good hormones, like endorphins. Thes

BY ELLIE MONROE Chores are a part of life no matter who you are, but why are they so hard to start? First things first, it’s important to understand that you are not alone in this feeling. Whether it’s cleaning up after dinner, or vacuuming the house, we all struggle with these everyday activities to some extent. That being said, for people with ADHD, like myself, sometimes it can be very hard to start a task or stop a task after a certain amount of time.

BY ALIYA BACCHUS Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “ If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward” . ADHD, in both adults and children cannot be prevented or cured. There are treatment options available like behavioral therapy and medication, but these remedies aren’t efficient, especially for women as they continue to age. So how do females with ADHD move forward with their lives?

BY DIVERSE MINDS Salad doesn’t have to be boring and bland. It can be a great way to get nutrition while also being flavourful, refreshing, and easy to prepare. The secret to making great salads is the seasonings and adding ingredients with different textures. One of the best things about salad is how customizable it is. The recipe below is simple and can be made with ingredients you probably have at home. It can also be used as a base for anything else you might want to add

BY DIVERSE MINDS Recalling different ideas, concepts or even simple lists can be challenging for all individuals. We have all experienced going somewhere to get something we wanted or needed but as soon as we get to that place, we forget why we are there. This concept happens to everyone and can be referred to as short term memory loss or STML. Short-term memory can be easily explained as the brain’s way to temporarily remember information. This information is usually stored