ADHD is a Superpower!Everyone can understand what it feels like to have a hard time sitting still, or to find it almost impossible to stay focused during a college lecture, or to constantly misplace your phone or car keys. For some people, these challenges are so pervasive and persistent that they interfere with every aspect…
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Transitioning From Summer To SeptemberAmerican Professor Brene Brown summed up September with this famous quote, “In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer’s dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us.” September can often feel overwhelmingly busy after the…
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Feeling Nervous About Starting College? It’s Ok, Everyone Feels That Way!It is perfectly normal to be worried or nervous about heading to college! It is a big transition from high school to college for all young adults and especially for neurodivergent young adults. Feeling anxious before freshman year is truly a universal experience. One way…
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College Prep In The Summer Pays Off In The FallFor college freshmen, July is the month for spending time at the beach, having a BBQ with friends, lounging in a hammock on a lazy afternoon – and preparing for the fall semester at college. If that last part of that sentence gave you pause we…
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Staying Motivated When The Novelty Wears OffThe reality is that the thrill of something new eventually wears off. This is to be expected as just part of life. The loss of the initial thrill can be about big life events such as a new romantic relationship, a new job, or new classes at college as…
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Pssst! Here Are The Secrets For A Successful New School Year!A new school year brings new opportunities, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. For all students, and especially neurodivergent students, it is important to start a new school year on the right foot. Successful students tend to practice behaviors that translate to better grades…
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Summertime Is Perfect for Dipping A Toe Into The Dating PoolSome people find themselves feeling more relaxed and care-free during the summer months. Maybe the reason is the availability of fun activities such as beach trips, evening strolls to the ice cream store, barbecues, and outdoor concerts. All of these options are good ideas for…
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Get A Jump Start On The Fall By Practicing Skills During The Summer!Many recent high school graduates view the summer months as a long celebration of the end of high school. And, of course, we want our recent grads to spend time at the beach, enjoy lazy afternoons, and warm summer evening barbecues. But the…
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