Monotropism: a helpful way to understand autistic attention

Monotropism: a helpful way to understand autistic attention

Monotropism is a theory of autistic attention developed by autistic and non-autistic researchers. It suggests that autistic people tend to focus their attention deeply on a small number of things at once, rather than spreading it across many.Many autistic adults say...
ADHD, emotions and rejection sensitivity

ADHD, emotions and rejection sensitivity

Many adults with ADHD say their emotions arrive fast and hit hard. A small piece of feedback can feel crushing, and it can take hours to settle. This is often described as rejection sensitivity.These experiences are real and common, and they are not a sign of...
Workplace adjustments for neurodivergent employees in Australia

Workplace adjustments for neurodivergent employees in Australia

Workplace adjustments are changes to how, when or where you work that help you do your job well. For ADHD, autistic and other neurodivergent employees, they might be as simple as written instructions, noise-cancelling headphones or a quieter desk.In Australia,...
Body doubling: why it helps ADHD brains get things done

Body doubling: why it helps ADHD brains get things done

Body doubling means working on a task while another person is present. They might sit beside you, work in the same library, or join you on a video call. They do not help with the task. They are simply there.Many adults with ADHD say this makes it much easier to start...