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 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 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

BY KARINA KOFMAN & TAMMY MORRIS Ernst and Young, operating as EY, is a global firm specializing in professional services. EY is also considered one of the leaders in inclusivity for neurodiversity in the workplace. As the Neurodiversity Network Leader at EY Canada, Tammy Morris forged a path for an inclusive workspace ecosystem, including managing a neurodistinct team of a beautiful kaleidoscope of neurodistinct females. Leading EY's Neurodiversity Centers of Excellence Netwo

Words by Armelle McGeachie I’m just a girl, standing in front of an office, begging them to love me. The reality is: I’m dyslexic. And the one thing that I come across most as a girl in corporate marketing is one simple question. “But how are you in marketing - you can’t read and write?” Big no-no. With 80% of dyslexics being diagnosed until after school , the workplace - unbeknownst to most neurotypical people - can be extremely treacherous if you’ve had a late diagnosis. A

14 year old Romy Gordon discovered that she had ADHD in 2021 after spending much of her childhood feeling not accepted and isolated. Here she pens a letter to every girl who are feeling lost in finding their true-self, with lesson for us all. Words by Romy Gordon I was born on 25 November 2007, my parents were thrilled with their new daughter. Years passed and whilst there were red flags my parents didn’t know they were looking for a flag, red or otherwise. I was diagnosed w

BY AZRIN MANZUR Personal hygiene is an important part of everyday life, but it can get overwhelming with all the different products and steps involved in even ‘simple’ routines. Because of this, it can be hard to remember which products you’ve already applied or the order of your routines, which is especially true for people with dyspraxia. To help with this, try writing down your routines in a step-by-step list before starting, or arranging your products in front of you in t

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BY ALIYA BACCHUS Why do we have to shower or brush our teeth everyday? Because if we don’t, then the body serves as a host for germs to grow, increasing the risk of contracting infection. This act of cleanliness is referred to as personal hygiene, a practice that keeps all parts of the external body polished and healthy. There are three main types of personal hygiene; dental, skin and menstrual/genital. Personal circumstances prevent individuals from maintaining good hygiene,

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BY MELISSA SGAMBELLURI If you have ADHD, you know that driving can be quite the struggle. You also may know that the driving challenges...

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BY MELISSA SGAMBELLURI Have you ever fallen asleep in your makeup or skipped a day of showering? If so, you are not alone. Most women...

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BY IZABELLA HELBIN Communicate effectively with your friends. Building trust is essential in relationships. Friendships provide the...