In the diverse world of neurodivergence, the word “alexithymia” is a lesser-known term. It is typically overshadowed by more recognized conditions such as autism or attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with which alexithymia is often comorbid. Alexithymia plays an important role in shaping an individual’s emotional experience. As you read on, you will realize the light being shed on the intricacies of alexithymia and the importance of acknowledging ways to navigate wit

Shopping for yourself is often a gratifying and enjoyable process. Shopping for others, however, not so much. These feelings often come about since we always know what we want and how we would feel after receiving the self-picked items, but it can be hard to gauge someone else’s reaction. We want the gift-receiver to be delighted with their gift and more than that, use it!  By Hailey D’Souza With this being said, we can acknowledge that buying gifts is not easy and many facto

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. By Shayla Dewar @adhd_alien , ' How I Spot Rejection

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

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 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 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

BY GINA SAAD Having some difficulty while you read? Letters are zoning out while reading? Each adult woman with dyslexia can experience a learning difficulty in a variety of ways that are unique to each person. Dyslexia is often considered to be a specific learning difficulty (SLD), which means that it can impact the basic psychological processes that are involved in comprehending language, and in this case, processing and reading fluently. Traits of dyslexia can be manifeste

BY ROMY BEA GORDON Public transportation can be hard for people who are neurodiverse and, in fact, neurotypical people as well. I used to travel by trains, buses, planes, you name it and I transported on it. However, after receiving my diagnoses for ADHD & Autism I decided I would stop masking. Masking is when a person covers up who they truly are to ‘fit in’ with the social climate. Neurodiverse people can do this consciously or unconsciously. I always felt on edge when trav

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