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Breaking News: Autism Still Not a Disease, RFK Jr. Still Not an Expert
The idea of focusing on the cause of autism can be offensive or hurtful to some people—especially autistic individuals—for several interconnected reasons
Gillian Forth
Apr 142 min read


"I Didn’t Mean to Yell at the Toaster”: ADHD, Frustration, and Finding the Pause Button
Pausing, self-regulating, and handling frustration can feel nearly impossible when your brain is moving at warp speed or your emotions are doing cartwheels. But with a little support and the right strategies, you can build more space between impulse and action—and maybe even yell at your email inbox a little less.
Gillian Forth
Apr 93 min read


"I Changed Tabs and Now I Live Here": How to Switch Tasks Without Switching Universes
Task switching can be particularly challenging with ADHD due to difficulties with executive function, working memory, and maintaining focus. Here are some strategies to make transitions easier:
Gillian Forth
Apr 62 min read


Raw-Dogging Dopamine: ADHD Edition
If you're looking for ways to get a dopamine boost without relying on your phone, sex, or food, here are some ADHD-friendly strategies:
Gillian Forth
Apr 21 min read


Done Is Better Than Perfect, But Have You Tried Crying First?
Oof—perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking can really dig their heels in, especially for ADHDers (and also for people socialized in high-achievement, urgency-driven, or high-stakes environments). Interrupting these patterns takes gentleness, awareness, and the right kinds of interruptions.
Here’s a bunch of ways to start loosening the grip of perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking
Gillian Forth
Mar 222 min read


Help! My To-Do List Just Became Sentient and Is Demanding a Sacrifice
When you're an ADHDer and work has piled up, everything feels urgent, and your brain starts short-circuiting, it can be really hard to know where to start. Here are practical, neurodivergent-friendly strategies to help you get through the overwhelm:
Gillian Forth
Mar 152 min read
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