We are all made up of multiple sides of ourselves: we have different parts of ourselves, each with their own thoughts, emotions, and ways of reacting. Sometimes, for people who identify as autistic, with ADHD, or a combination of AuDHD, these parts can be very visible and can seem...

The model proposed by Jaak Panksepp (2011) describes the existence of seven primary motivational systems, deeply rooted in the subcortical structures of the brain. These systems, common to all mammals, underlie fundamental behaviors, emotional reactions, and the way we connect with others – contributing to both healthy development and...

If you have ADHD, you might notice that in moments of panic, stress, or when a deadline is looming, you suddenly become a productivity genius. Like a last-minute superhero, you dive into action and work magic. And who wouldn’t want to feel like that? But let’s be honest: what...

One of the hardest things about living with ADHD is that it seems almost impossible to explain. Many times people diagnose themselves with ADHD casually, saying they “have it too”, just because they get lost in the daily barrage of notifications and distractions. But ADHD is much more than...

Monotropism: A Key to Understanding Autism Monotropism is a theory of autism originally developed by researchers Dinah Murray and Wenn Lawson. This theory suggests that monotropic minds tend to focus their attention more intensely on a small number of interests at a time, leaving fewer resources available for other...