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MIND MATTERS
How to Get Out of Bed with ADHD
ADHD is a daily struggle and it can begin the moment the alarm clock rings. The battle to get out of bed for individuals with ADHD can feel like an insurmountable hurdle. However, with the right strategies and steps, it is possible to start the day on the right foot! By Sophia Yamini It is crucial to understand the struggles of the ADHD brain in the morning. Picture this: the alarm clock starts ringing at full volume, but your mind refuses to follow suit. The majority of tho
Jan 53 min read
How to Get Out of Bed with ADHD
ADHD is a daily struggle and it can begin the moment the alarm clock rings. The battle to get out of bed for individuals with ADHD can feel like an insurmountable hurdle. However, with the right strategies and steps, it is possible to start the day on the right foot! By Sophia Yamini It is crucial to understand the struggles of the ADHD brain in the morning. Picture this: the alarm clock starts ringing at full volume, but your mind refuses to follow suit. The majority of tho
Jan 53 min read
OF COURSE AUTISTIC WOMEN ARE ‘FAKE’ – WE HAVE NO CHOICE
Some time ago, I found out someone was talking about me behind my back. No good is ever heard behind one’s back and this time was no exception. The charges against me were as follows – manipulative, scheming, fake. Let’s ignore the irony of not bringing this concern about my authenticity to my face. Let’s leave the unpacking of why women are called fake – never men – for another article. Because I want to admit something. I, an autistic woman, am fake. All of us are. By Catri
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Shop Till You Distract: Navigating ADHD and Shopping
Have you ever wondered what goes through the brain of an individual with ADHD when shopping? Picture an individual walking through a crowded and noisy city street while being constantly distracted by various sights and sounds. Like navigating a busy city street, shopping with ADHD can be a challenging and overwhelming experience that requires extra effort and strategies to manage effectively. Challenges can include impulsive buying, or getting overwhelmed with choices and the
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Dyspraxia and University
Transitioning into university is difficult for many, as it is a time of change, learning new skills, and endless sleepless nights. However, a new set of challenges may arise when an individual has dyspraxia, and their motor function is impaired. The stigma around dyspraxia perpetuates the idea that this neurological disorder is associated with academic underachievement, which in turn decreases an individual's levels of self-worth. While a impairment of gross and fine motor mo
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Neurodiversity and Music
“ I dreamed a dream in time gone by, when hope was high and life worth living ” sang Susan Boyle, astonishing the judges and audience of Britain’s Got Talent with her stunning voice and deservingly receiving a standing ovation. As one of the bestselling British female artists, Susan is a shining example of a successful autistic musician. By Boushra Bathish, PhD Neurodiverse traits can impact musical perceptions and abilities positively or negatively. The heightened sensory st
Dec 11, 20243 min read
5 Meditative Tips and Practices To Enhance ADHD Mindfulness
A number of scholarly research papers point to meditative therapy as an effective treatment for pacifying certain behavioral symptoms in individuals diagnosed with ADHD. For some hyperactive minds with a lesser attention span and excessive physical movement, getting into an immobile, contemplative state for a period of time may seem like an arduous struggle. Yet the benefits of meditation are interlinked to a healthy cognitive development by retaining focus and regulating one
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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