Let’s get one thing clear right off the bat: neurodivergence isn’t a trend or a diagnosis. It’s just a word we use to describe how some brains work differently than what society calls “normal.” And honestly? Normal is overrated.
If you’ve ever felt like the way you think, focus, feel, or interact doesn’t quite fit the mold—this page is for you. Maybe you’re a teacher trying to reach a student who learns sideways. Maybe you’re that student. Maybe you’re both. Whoever you are, you’re welcome here.
Different ≠ Deficient.
ADHD
ADHD isn’t just about being distracted or hyper—it’s about having a brain that does things differently. People with ADHD often have a deep sense of justice, lightning-bolt ideas, and more tabs open in their head than their browser. The world isn’t built for that. But that doesn’t make it wrong.
Autism
Autistic people experience the world through patterns, intensity, and focus. We might communicate differently. We might need things a certain way. That’s not a flaw—it’s clarity. The problem isn’t autism—it’s how the world treats autistic people.
AuDHD
Having both autism and ADHD can feel like driving a car with a rocket booster and a sticky steering wheel at the same time. Your brain moves fast and deep—and that’s a beautiful thing. It’s not chaos. It’s complexity.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia doesn’t mean you’re not smart. It means your brain reads differently. People with dyslexia often think in images, spot patterns, and solve problems in ways others can’t. Give them support, and they’ll soar.
Dyscalculia
Math doesn’t make sense? That might be dyscalculia. It’s not about being “bad at numbers”—it’s about needing to learn them differently. And yes, it’s real.
Dysgraphia
If writing things down is a struggle—but talking isn’t—you might be looking at dysgraphia. It affects handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper. But your thoughts? Still brilliant.
Dyspraxia
Also called DCD, dyspraxia affects coordination—tying shoes, holding a pencil, maybe even staying upright sometimes. It has nothing to do with intellect. It’s just a brain-body connection that takes a different path.
Sensory Processing Differences
Loud sounds, itchy tags, flickering lights—what barely registers for others can feel unbearable to someone with sensory differences. It’s not overreacting. It’s living in high definition.
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
With APD, you might hear just fine—but your brain takes a little detour figuring out what it heard. Background noise becomes chaos. Instructions feel scrambled. You’re not ignoring. You’re decoding.
Tic Disorders / Tourette Syndrome
Tics are involuntary. They’re not attention-seeking or behavioral. They show up as movements or sounds, often when stress is high. What helps? Understanding, not shame.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is not about being neat. It’s a cycle of intrusive thoughts and rituals meant to ease the anxiety they bring. People with OCD aren’t quirky—they’re carrying invisible burdens every day.
PTSD / C-PTSD
Trauma can literally rewire your brain. PTSD and C-PTSD affect memory, focus, and how safe we feel in the world. Neurodivergence shaped by survival is still neurodivergence—and it deserves care, not judgment.
Twice-Exceptional (2e)
Some people are both gifted and neurodivergent. Maybe you were reading at age 3 but couldn’t tie your shoes until 10. 2e brains are complex—and they often fall through the cracks of systems that only look for one kind of success.