A Girl Living with AuDHD: A Journey

Communicating can be hard for anyone. But when you're autistic or have ADHD, it can be even harder — especially when it comes to knowing how much to share. Today, I want to talk about a topic that’s tricky for many neurodivergent people (myself included): oversharing . Oversharing is when we share too much personal information without realizing it might be overwhelming or out of place. For people who struggle to read social cues, it’s easy to get caught up in our excitement, passion, or even anxiety, and accidentally go on a 15-minute monologue about our life story — even to a complete stranger. I've been there before! When we meet someone new, we might want to connect so badly that we end up saying everything , hoping to bond with that person. But here's the thing, sometimes less is more . Giving people space to learn about us slowly helps build trust, curiosity, and mutual comfort. You don’t have to share everything at once for someone to like you. So how can we mana...

  Did you know that girls can be autistic, too?  It may come as a surprise to some, even professionals.  Unfortunately, women/girls are more likely to be misdiagnosed with autism than boys.  It's easier to pinpoint autism in men than it is for women since the diagnostic criteria is male-based.  However, more and more women are getting diagnosed nowadays, even if it's a later diagnosis.  Think about the amount of autistic women you may know...it's hard isn't it?!  Today, I would like to briefly go over why it's important to know about autism in our friends who are girls. Going back to the question I just asked, did you think of anyone?  I've been reading into this concept of autism in women since I found out about my diagnosis.  It's very interesting.  While boys are diagnosed about three times more often than girls (according to the CDC, May 2025), researchers believe that many autistic girls go unnoticed or are misdiagnosed.  I've...

  As a kid, I totally related to Tigger. He can be overwhelming, especially to characters like Rabbit, but he’s also full of love, energy, and uniqueness. Even in The Tigger Movie , we see that what makes him different is what makes him lovable. His search for belonging hits home for a lot of us—especially those with ADHD who feel "too much" sometimes. In the end, his friends don’t try to change him—they just remind him he’s already enough. And that, my friends, is the most wonderful thing about being a Tigger. 💛 What is your favorite Tigger quality?  " Enjoy this song "The Most Wonderful Thing About Tiggers": DISCLAIMER NOTE: TIGGER ISN'T DIAGNOSED WITH ANY DISABILITY.  THE TRAITS IDENTIFIED IN THIS POST ARE TRAITS THAT MATCH WHAT IT'S LIKE BEING NEURODIVERGENT!  I CANNOT DIAGNOSE PETER, BUT I CAN SAY HOW MANY SIMILAR TRAITS HE HAS TO ME AS WELL AS MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN THE NEUROSPICY COMMUNITY!!    If you liked this blog post, PLEASE comment ...

  When you smile, you do so with your teeth. Everyone goes to the dentist at least once a year—but if you're neurodivergent, that visit can feel like a full-on sensory nightmare. People with autism or ADHD often struggle with going to the dentist because of the sensations involved: being touched in the mouth, unfamiliar smells, loud machines, bright lights, and having to sit still for long periods. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Finding the right dentist can make a huge difference, especially when you have sensory sensitivities or conditions like autism. How do you find a dentist who gets it? If you live in a populated area, try calling around to ask if a dental office is familiar with neurodivergent patients or if they’re willing to make accommodations. You can also check reviews or ask local autism groups for recommendations. Not ready to fully disclose your diagnosis? That’s totally okay. You can still advocate for yourself without saying you have aut...

  Life, it's tough, it's hard, it's difficult, and when you are neurodiverse, its ESPECIALLY hard when no one knows your struggles.  What can you do to feel good about your mental health?  Go to a foot doctor? Nah.  See a mental health therapist? ABSOLUTELY, YES!!  Everyone should have a therapist at some point in their lives.  Guess what?! If you have a therapist, it doesn't mean you're broken or a bad person.  It just means is that you have another form of support––someone who is trained who can talk you through what is going on in your life.   I've had my fair share of therapists in my life.  I get it.  It can be hard to afford a therapist or even find one that you click with, or someone who specializes in and gets diagnoses autism, ADHD,PMDD, etc.  and that you can get a long with.  I won't go into detail, but I had a therapist that sat there for 10-minutes doing nothing one time and appeared to be asleep during my ses...

  It's summertime! Time for sun, heat, and cranking up the air conditioning. We've all probably been swimming at some point in our lives.  However, it's always nice to have a refresher on how to be safe and smart when you go swimming, because we all go swimming to exercise and cool off in the summer heat. With the heat and temperature outside rising, it's important to be prepared for when you go swimming next.  Before you go, look at the forecast.  Sometimes there are thunderstorms, which can make swimming dangerous.  If you're going on a day where there's going to be lightning, BE CAREFUL or don't go! Just know that in a public pool, you will be asked to leave the water by lifeguards. Bring sunscreen.  Even if it's going to be "cool" outside.  The sun doesn't go away.  Nothing is more depressing than getting a sunburn and having to reapply aloe vera every so often.  Also, when tanning, BE CAREFUL! If you tan too much, you could get skin ca...