Neurodivergence
All brains - just like all people - are unique and valuable. Some work smoothly with the social norms, some don’t. Our approach aims to support neurodivergent folks to thrive in a world not built for them.
People who identify as or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent might find that some daily experiences or aspects of relationships feel exceedingly difficult at times, while they may excel in areas where other allistic folks seem to struggle. Being neurodivergent doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, just that the ways in which you do “it” are different than many others in the same society.
Our approach to this work is to deepen understanding of how you or your loved one sees, experiences, and processes the world to support you in grounding into that knowledge while growing and adapting (yourself or the world around you) from there. Noticing the unique strengths of how your brain works will help us develop skills, supports, and tools for you to thrive and reach the goals you’re aiming for.
We strive to be neurodiversity affirming, always. Some beliefs that inform our work in this space are:
Neurodivergence creates challenges that are often based in society and systems, not necessarily within the individual.
Focusing on supports, resources, and tools needed to thrive and taking responsibility for implementing them leads to feeling more successful than masking or forcing a neurotypical method.
Neurotypes can’t be and don’t need to be cured in order for you to thrive.
Language matters. We begin with our best knowledge of affirming language and make changes based on client preferences and new learnings.
While many labels and diagnoses fall under the broad umbrella of neurodivergence, we specialize in working with individuals (and their family members) who are Autistic, ADHD, gifted, and twice exceptional. If you’re seeking an affirming space to deepen your relationship with yourself or others who are neurodivergent, you’ve found one.