ADHD + TIME MANAGEMENT
https://youtu.be/cmSqFJAHfc8 An Interview with :: Dr. Ashley Weintraub, PhD HOW DO YOU HELP A PERSON WITH ADHD WHO STRUGGLES WITH TIME MANAGEMENT? Well, specifically with ADHD, the concept of time blindness. So kind of not recognizing if I have like an assignment due in three weeks, the sense of three weeks doe
Why Being Diagnosed with ADHD is Actually a Superpower
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach Why Being Diagnosed with ADHD Is Actually a Superpower Have you ever been made to feel like you were too much, too loud, too forgetful, too distracted, too messy, too emotional, too everything? For a long time, ADHD has been framed as a di
Great Minds Are Not All the Same: Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care KENT, CT – June 18th, 2025 – GREAT MINDS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME will feature Dr. Meiners presenting alongside Temple Grandin on June 18th at the High Watch Recovery Center event. Dr. Meiners’ presentation offers
ADHD and the Attention Economy
Surviving + Thriving in a World that is Built to Distract You Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach Imagine your brain is a golden retriever puppy. Now imagine that puppy lives in a world where every surface is covered in squeaky toys, bacon, and laser pointers. That’s what it
The “Dopamine Menu”: A Lifeline for Thriving with ADHD
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach If you are living with ADHD, the pursuit of dopamine is a central theme in your daily life. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is linked to motivation, reward, and focus. Dopamine often operates at lower levels in ADHD brains, which makes i
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Neurodiversity Informed + Affirming Support at IECA 2025
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Neurodiversity Informed + Affirming Support at IECA 2025 DETROIT, MI – May 6th, 2025 – Dr. Tony Meiners, Clinical Director of The Neurodivergent Collective, based in Newport Beach, CA, will join a distinguished panel at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA
AUTISM COMMUNICATION + THE DOUBLE EMPATHY PROBLEM
https://youtu.be/4zTNFJvqRMA AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. TONY MEINERS, PSYD :: CLINICAL DIRECTOR AUTISM COMMUNICATION + THE DOUBLE EMPATHY PROBLEM Double empathy problem was also pretty revolutionary in the way that we viewed communication, especially with autistic folks. And Dr. Damien Milton in 2012 was kind of o
Embracing ADHD-Friendly Holiday Traditions
Written by: Alicia Marie Hutton, MS, LMFT, ACRPS As the holiday season approaches and the to-do list grows, many ADHD folks experience a surge in guilt and shame. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, or New Year’s, the holidays often bring societal expectations that place a heavy bur
Adapting Intuitive Eating for Neurodivergent People
https://youtu.be/EsvzRBHwFJk Sasha Silver, RDN, breaks down the importance of adapting Intuitive Eating to accommodate neurodivergent individuals. INTERVIEW Filmed with Sasha Silver, RDN | Registered Dietician Nutritionist WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ADAPT INTUITIVE EATING FOR NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE? Intuitive Eati
The Therapeutic Power of Lifestyle Design in Occupational Therapy
Written By: Dr. Hana Khan OTD, OTR/L, CCTP The Therapeutic Power of Lifestyle Design in Occupational Therapy for Mental Health What distinguishes occupational therapy from traditional health professions is its understanding of the mind-body connection. Rather than viewing individuals’ health and bodies as som