Have you ever started your day with a clear plan, only to find yourself scrambling to remember what you were supposed to do next? Or struggled to juggle multiple projects without feeling completely overwhelmed? If so, you might be experiencing challenges with executive functioning skills.
Relationships require understanding, patience, and adaptability from all parties involved. When one or both partners are neurodivergent, there can be unique dynamics that benefit from thoughtful approaches and strategies. Rather than viewing these differences as obstacles, couples can learn to navigate them together, creating stronger
Being Asian American and autistic means navigating two communities that don’t always understand or acknowledge each other. It means existing in spaces where cultural expectations around achievement, family honor, and “saving face” can clash with the reality of neurodivergent experiences. For many autistic Asian Americans,
Winter break can be both a relief and a challenge for individuals with ADHD. Without the usual routines of school or work, it’s easy to feel unmoored, overwhelmed, or lonely. Mina Yoon, AMFT, shares practical advice for navigating this season with balance and joy: Focus
In a world that often prioritizes tradition over flexibility, navigating neurodivergence during the holidays can be particularly stressful. The holiday season can also highlight the complexities of family dynamics—especially for families navigating neurodivergence. Angela Nguyen, a therapist specializing in ADHD and neurodivergent family systems, shares
Do you have a teenager that struggles with inattention, concentration, or focus? Do they have a hard time remembering things and staying organized? Are they always feeling restless or on the go, sometimes acting impulsively? Do you feel like you are living with a ticking
ADHD Couples, or couples in which at least one person has ADHD, have twice the rate of divorce compared to the general population. ADHD impacts multiple areas of life, and is in fact considered a disability by the Americans with Disability Act. Whether you or
About 1 in 5 people in the US identify as neurodivergent. This means that you are possibly in a relationship with someone who is neurodivergent, or you are neurodivergent yourself. Clients who seek out couples or family counseling often come in wanting to address ongoing
While it may seem like ADHD and trauma are separate concerns, there is an increasing body of research that indicates there are links between ADHD and trauma. In fact, there is actually a significant amount of overlap between the two experiences. As a result, it
There is more conversation than ever about ADHD, especially on social media. This is leading more people to wonder whether they have been missed for an ADHD diagnosis. Many Asian American ADHDers have come to realize that they have ADHD in their adulthood, primarily because
