Category: Teen Resources
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“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 […]
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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? […]
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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 […]
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What Is Alexithymia? Understanding Emotional Blind Spots
Have you ever felt something intense—tightness in your chest, a lump in your throat, a restless kind of tension—but couldn’t […]
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What Is Emotional Flooding?
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed you couldn’t think straight? Maybe you were in the middle of a tough conversation, […]
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What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? Understanding the Hidden Pain Behind Perceived Rejection
Have you ever felt crushed by something as small as a neutral comment? Maybe an unanswered text message left you […]
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A Beginner-Friendly Glossary for Understanding Neurodivergence and Executive Function
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in Accountability, Blog, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Identity and Self Concept, Motivation & Reward, Neurobiology, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryWhen you first start learning about executive function or neurodivergence, it can feel like stepping into a conversation mid-sentence. Words […]
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The Neurotype: Your Brain Has a Pattern—And That Pattern Has a Name
Have you ever wondered why certain environments feel overwhelming… while others spark your creativity? Why some tasks take all your […]
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What is Neurodivergent Burnout?
You’re not just tired.You’re not just unmotivated.And you’re definitely not just “bad at adulting.” If you’re neurodivergent—especially if you’re autistic, […]
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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 […]