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Statement of Care re Bondi Incident
We are deeply saddened by the violent events in Bondi today. Our thoughts are with those who were harmed, their loved ones and everyone in the community impacted by this tragedy. We recognise that events like this can be especially distressing for neurodivergent people and those with lived experience of trauma. Please take care of yourselves, and seek support if you need it. NAPAA stands with our community in grief and solidarity.
Dec 15, 20251 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 hit differently. Neurodivergent burnout is not just about being “a bit tired” or needing a holiday. It’s a state of deep physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, often after weeks, months or even years of masking, coping and pushing through environments that don’t fit. If you’re close to someone who is neurodivergent, here are some signs
Jul 30, 20253 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 27, 20254 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 2, 20254 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 25, 20253 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 18, 20255 min read
Understanding Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia, is a...
Feb 16, 20253 min read
Hyper-Independence is a Complex Trauma Response
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Hyper-independence is a response to complex trauma. Many neurodivergent individuals (NDs)...
Feb 14, 20253 min read
The Double-Edged Sword of Hyperfocus in Neurodivergent Individuals
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Hyperfocus is a phenomenon frequently experienced by neurodivergent individuals (NDs),...
Feb 9, 20254 min read
Parenting While Neurodivergent: Navigating Challenges and Building Support
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (psychologist) Parenting While Neurodivergent: Navigating Challenges and Building Support Parenting is one...
Jan 31, 20254 min read
Females on the Autism Spectrum: The Lost Girls who are Hiding in Plain Sight
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a diagnosis has been traditionally thought to be a ‘male’...
Sep 5, 20193 min read
Surviving the Holiday Period for the Neurodivergent Family: 3 Useful Strategies
Written by: Jasmine K. Y. Loo (Psychologist) The start of Term 4 is a reminder that Christmas and the holiday period are just around the...
Sep 5, 20193 min read
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