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Trapped Behind the Mask: Neurodivergent Student Shares College Pandemic Struggles

By J.R. Williams — 2022

While pandemic stress and fatigue have put more stress on college students than ever before, neurodivergent students like Jane, a pre-med major at UCC, especially have had their own unique set of challenges.

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“Perfect Is a Myth”—and Other Self-Esteem Boosters

Small ways to build up your confidence while accepting your imperfections—not their limitations on your life.

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From Deficit to Superpowers: Is It Ableist to Focus on Neurodivergent Strengths?

Let’s move beyond superpowers but not forget to keep promoting our strengths.

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Stop Fighting Your Child’s Neurodiversity: A Step-by-Step Plan for Parents in Diagnosis Denial

Your child is wired differently, and that means his life may not follow the path you envisioned. Before you can help him thrive, you must give yourself space and time to recognize the emotions that a neurodivergent diagnosis brings. Here’s how to get started embracing your new “normal.”

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The Importance of Self-Discovery: Why Your Child Needs to Probe Her Neurodiversity

Give your child the self-esteem and skills to become a self-actualized adult who embraces self-discovery. That is every parent’s goal, but it is especially challenging—and important—when your child is neurodivergent. Use these four steps to help your child on that journey.

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How Adults With ADHD Can Boost Their Confidence and Self-Esteem

Research has found that people with ADHD can be highly resilient and may be able to adapt constantly, so no matter what your history is, change is possible.

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Women with Autism: “Too Much and Not Enough”

Moving from camouflaging to self-acceptance.

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Feel Like You Don’t Belong? You Might Have Impostor Syndrome

What do you do when your biggest doubter is yourself?

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