The Divergent Voice

By: Dani Rodwell

For neurodivergent people, traveling often requires even more extensive planning and preparation.

By: NeuroSpark Health

The full impact of autistic masking is not yet publicly understood and continues to be studied, but many actually autistic people have been sharing about their masking experiences, which is incredibly validating for the rest of the community.

By: NeuroSpark Health

NeuroSpark Health shares how autism is diagnosed, autism characteristics, and strategies that can help you work through associated challenges.

By: Dani Rodwell

Are you an autistic person with ADHD who struggles with routines? NeuroSpark Health’s Dani Rodwell reveals how her autism and ADHD affect her routines.

By: Dani Rodwell

these points were brought forward by the Medical Student Section, even if it was highly amended by Reference Committee G before moving forward to the full House of Delegates, is still a huge step in the right direction.

By: NeuroSpark Health

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often have several overlapping characteristics and frequently co-occur. The overlapping traits and similarities are often misunderstood and misinterpreted by healthcare professionals who do not specialize in adult ADHD and autism. 

By: NeuroSpark Health

At-home autism-affirming therapy can be a valuable resource to autistic people in a range of situations. Learn about benefits like specialist access.

By: NeuroSpark Health

Autism coaching can be a valuable resource for autistic people looking for guidance and support.

By: NeuroSpark Health

Self-discovery is an important part of life, and it can continue well into adulthood. If you have asked yourself the question “Do I have autism?,” you may be on the path to discovering more about your identity.

By: Neurospark Health

If you or someone you know is neurodivergent, you may be familiar with stimming. Short for self-stimulation, stimming refers to repetitive behaviors commonly exhibited by neurodivergent people. While stimming is often associated with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can also involve stimming for different reasons.

By: Dani Rodwell

NeuroSpark’s co-founder Dani Rodwell shares her informal thoughts about what identity, pride, and intersectionality means to her. Dani cares a lot about authenticity, embracing differences, and celebrating uniqueness﹣ especially during Pride﹣and she supports others to do the same. 

By: Dr Julie Landry

Signs of autism in adults are often overlooked or dismissed. Many autistic people are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. But the diagnosis rate in women is much lower than in men. In fact, autism has a male-to-female ratio of 4:1.

By: Vanessa Quinn

NeuroSpark is celebrating Pride by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse community members, like Vanessa Quinn.

By: Dr Julie Landry

June 18 is Autistic Pride Day, which celebrates pride in the autistic community. Learn 4 ways to show your support and pride in the community.

By: Dr Julie Landry

Therapy can be beneficial to everyone, as anyone can struggle with their mental health. But therapy for autistic adults is especially important.

By: Dani Rodwell

I was able to connect the dots on a lot of repetitive behaviors that I have been doing my entire life without even the thought that they were in fact, self-stimulatory. Stims can be very obvious and they can also be very subtle. 

By: Dani Rodwell

NeuroSpark cofounder Dani Rodwell shares her experience with autistic burnout and moving away from traditional 9 to 5 work to a more neuroinclusive life.

By: Felíz Felix

NeuroSpark is celebrating Pride by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse community members, like Felíz Felix.

By: Dr Julie Landry

We all have routines and habits that we probably don’t even realize we do on a daily basis. And everyone has nervous habits that pop up during stressful situations, such as public speaking or meeting someone for the first time. But for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, they may exhibit unconscious physical behaviors that help soothe their senses when they feel overwhelmed.

By: Dr Julie Landry

Simply put, autism is characterized by differences in the brain. This can include differences in social-communication, information processing, sensory experiences, and restricted or repetitive patterns..

By: Jennifer Alumbaugh

NeuroSpark is celebrating Pride by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse community members, like Jennifer Alumbaugh.

By: Dani Rodwell

I was an unidentified neurodivergent child who was being unfairly held to neurotypical expectations.

By: Fawn Spark

NeuroSpark is celebrating Pride by amplifying the voices of neurodivergent LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse community members, like Fawn Spark.

By: Dr Julie Landry

Studies have shown that autistic people have a higher likelihood of identifying as having a sexual orientation and identity other than heterosexual and cisgender when compared to neurotypical people. 

By: Ama Asmad

As someone with multiple marginalized identities, including long-suspected (though still officially undiagnosed) autism, I’ve constantly reflected on what “self-acceptance” means not just in my own life, but as an objective state.

By: Jackie Schuld, ATR-BC, LPC

Why do autistics need therapy? We don’t NEED it, but it sure as hell helps.

By: Dr Julie Landry

Neurodivergent clients are not getting the care that they need or the care they deserve.

By: Dani Rodwell

The month of April has been historically referred to as Autism Awareness Month. The first   Autism Awareness month began over 50 years ago and initially started out by the Autism Society as National Autistic Children’s Week. This observance soon expanded to Autism Awareness month. 

By: Ben VanHook

The language we use within the disability and neurodivergent community is very important.

By: Lara Schaeffer

I remember from a pretty early age as a girl and young woman being aware that it doesn’t seem very easy being a boy…and I remember thinking about this fairly often.

By: Kate Laine-Toner

The benefits of self-discovery through having a diagnosis (either formal or through self-identification) far outweigh the negatives.

By: Jessica Michaels

My autism and ADHD made it harder to recognize and emotionally deal with the fact that these inequities existed.

By: Tracy Smith

The characteristics of autistic females may be overlooked, their interests in books, animals, or teenage bands thought to be typical interests for their age.