How to Build a Neurodivergent Friendly Toolbox
You aren’t alone. Some of the most anxiety inducing questions that autistic and ADHD people ask themselves are: Is what I am feeling real? Am I over-exaggerating? Will it always hurt?
Piece by Peace, Hand in Hand: Talking Autism Together, Interview Part 2
I sat down with Dustin Cronan of Creating Connections: Piece by Piece for a follow-up interview about life on the autism spectrum. We discussed growing up and working on the spectrum, opinions on policy, and the urgent need for awareness. At the heart of it all: autistic and ADHD behaviors are human behaviors. With compassion, […]
Piece by Peace, Hand in Hand: Talking Autism Together, Interview Part 1
Sam recently sat down with Dustin Cronan of Creating Connections: Piece by Piece for a heartfelt interview on autism. Together, they highlighted the importance of empathy, practical accommodations, and education—showing that when autistic voices are heard, communities grow more inclusive, supportive, and kind. Dustin Cronan is the founder of Creating Connections: Piece by Peace—a nonprofit […]
Sensory Overload: It’s Real and Needs Support
You aren’t alone. Some of the most anxiety inducing questions that autistic and ADHD people ask themselves are: Is what I am feeling real? Am I over-exaggerating? Will it always hurt?
Free POOF Poster: Strategies for Regulating the Body
When feelings are big and overwhelming, our bodies and minds go into overdrive. The distress from our mind immediately affects our bodies, but the opposite is true too! We can do regulating actions to soothe our minds and emotion’s intensity. We aren’t trying to “get rid” of our emotions or distress, just regulate it to […]
Holiday Checklist
The holidays can be tough for many neurodivergent folks. Planning ahead and communicating clearly can ease stress and prevent holiday blues. Use this free resource to help brainstorm conversations or prep for upcoming events.
Free Check-In Emotional Regulation Poster
When we are feeling overwhelmed, it can be challenging to know what to do to help return to how you usually feel. It’s hard to think or know what is a reasonable action, and that’s as an adult! So we made this free resource “check-in” list. You can either follow the check in actions and […]
Benefits of Communicating with your Hands for ADHD and Autistic People
While hand-based communication can include American Sign Language (which I use and wholeheartedly encourage!), that’s not what we’re focusing on today.
This post is about something simpler, powerful: using your hands and body language in repetitive ways while speaking to support autistic and ADHD individuals. It’s an easy, effective accommodation that can make a big difference in how we connect, process, and understand each other.
Free Paced Breathing Poster
Deep breathing is very important, but it can be challenging to teach autistic or ADHD people the importance of practicing. I was explained how “beneficial” deep breathing was my whole life! But it was through visuals that I began to understand what I was supposed to do. Many times, people assume not following instructions = […]
Navigating Holiday Stress: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide for the Holidays
The holidays can be joyful—but for many autistic or ADHD individuals, they also bring a surge of stress. From sensory overload to shifting routines, this season can feel more like survival than celebration.
Let’s discover how to prepare, advocate, and recover with compassion and build a holiday that suits you and your family’s needs.