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Celebrating Neuroaffirming Professionals: Art and Music Therapists
In our Celebrating Neuro-Affirming Professionals Series , each resource spotlights a different profession making a difference in the...
Aug 133 min read


How to Support a Loved One Through Neurodivergent Burnout
Burnout is a word we often associate with work stress, but for neurodivergent people - e.g., autistic, ADHDers, dyspraxic, etc., - it can...
Jul 303 min read


Celebrating Neuroaffirming General Practitioners (GPs)
In our Celebrating Neuro-Affirming Professionals Series , each resource spotlights a different profession making a difference in the...
Jul 154 min read


Why Do I Obsess Over Crushes? Limerence, ADHD and the Rollercoaster of Intense Infatuation
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Have you ever found yourself totally fixated on someone you’re into - checking your phone...
Jul 13 min read


Celebrating Neuroaffirming Professionals: Occupational Therapists
Most people have heard of occupational therapists, or OTs. But unless you’ve worked with one yourself, it’s easy to assume their role is...
Jun 253 min read


Navigating Workplace Accommodations Without Disclosing Neurodivergence
Not everyone feels safe or ready to disclose neurodivergence at work - and that’s okay. In an ideal world, we’d all be working in roles,...
Jun 104 min read


Celebrating Neuroaffirming Hairdressers: Why We Are So Thankful For All That You Do
Discover how neuroaffirming hairdressers support sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent clients through respectful, flexible and consent-based salon practices. Learn what inclusive hairdressing looks like and why it matters.
Jun 42 min read


Bored, Stretched Thin or Depressed? Making Sense of Low Energy States as a Neurodivergent Person
For many neurodivergent folks (NDs), experiencing low motivation, exhaustion or emotional flatness can be a regular part of life. But...
May 274 min read


Neuro-Affirming Dietitians | Celebrating NDA Professionals
In our Celebrating Neuro-Affirming Professionals Series, each resource spotlights a different profession making a difference in the...
May 203 min read


New Special Interests Don't Have to Break Your Bank: Here's How
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) For many neurodivergent individuals (NDs), a new special interest can feel like an...
May 134 min read


Speech Pathologists | The Celebrating Neuro-Affirming Professionals Series
In our Celebrating Neuro-Affirming Professionals Series, each resource spotlights a different profession making a difference in the...
May 63 min read


Alexithymia & Romantic Relationships: Understanding Emotional Disconnect & Connection
By Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Alexithymia, or difficulty identifying and describing one's own emotions in real time, can present...
Apr 291 min read


Behind the Scenes at NAPAA: Celebrating Our Directory Launch!
After countless cups of coffee, endless late nights and plenty of heartfelt moments, we're thrilled to finally announce: the NAPAA...
Apr 152 min read


Navigating Love After Social Exhaustion: How to Maintain Connection When Your Energy is Drained
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) For many humans, especially neurodivergent (ND) individuals, social energy isn’t a constant...
Apr 85 min read


Empowering Neurodivergent Children: The Crucial Role of Early Body Safety and Consent Education
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Trigger Alert: This article discusses topics related to sexual safety and abuse, which may...
Apr 24 min read


Daylight Saving and Neurodivergence: What You Need to Know
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo For those fortunate enough to not really need to know what it is (hello, northern half of Australia),...
Mar 253 min read


Pain Perception in Neurodivergent Individuals: When Pain Signals Get Scrambled
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Understanding the Neurodivergent Pain Experience Pain is something that most of us would...
Mar 185 min read
Gatekeeping Neuro-Affirming Practice: Who Gets to Decide?
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (NAPAA Director • Autistic ADHDer • Fellow Human) The neurodivergent community deserves choice, autonomy,...
Mar 105 min read


Living with Auditory Processing Difficulties: A Personal Journey
Written by: Kanaka Sundhoro (NAPAA CTO) What It’s Like to Process Sounds Differently If you ever talk to me, chances are, my first...
Mar 45 min read
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