Teacher Resources

How to Highlight Past Strengths in the Midst of an Identity Spiral

You’re standing in the kitchen, or staring at your screen, and suddenly it hits you: “I don’t know who I…

5 months ago

How to Reframe Negative Self-Talk: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide to Inner Compassion

“I can’t believe I messed that up again.”“I should be better at this by now.”“What’s wrong with me?” These aren’t…

5 months ago

“Who Am I?”: Identity Spirals and the Neurodivergent Search for Self

“I keep thinking I’ve figured myself out… but then something happens, and I’m right back at zero.” If you’ve ever…

5 months ago

Body Doubling: Why Having Someone Nearby Can Help You Get Things Done

Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to do the dishes when someone else is in the kitchen with you?…

5 months ago

What Is Interoception? Understanding the Sense That Helps You Feel Your Body’s Signals

Have you ever realized you were hungry only after snapping at someone? Or felt suddenly overwhelmed without knowing why—until you…

5 months ago

A Beginner-Friendly Glossary for Understanding Neurodivergence and Executive Function

When you first start learning about executive function or neurodivergence, it can feel like stepping into a conversation mid-sentence. Words…

5 months ago

What Is Masking? Understanding the Hidden Cost of Adapting to a Neurotypical World

You’re in a conversation, smiling politely, nodding at the right moments, laughing when everyone else laughs—even though your brain is…

5 months ago

What to Look for in an Executive Function Daily Planner for Students

Executive function skills are essential for academic success and overall well-being, especially for students with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent…

5 months ago

The Science of Planning with Executive Function Challenges

You sit down with your planner and a fresh pen, determined to map out your week. But after 20 minutes…

5 months ago

20 Most Common Motivation Types—and What They Reveal About Goal-Oriented Behavior

Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a mosaic of impulses, needs, and emotional states. Sometimes it’s a quiet inner pull. Other times…

5 months ago