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"The Safe Food Loop”: Why many ADHD & Autistic people aren’t “picky” — and why they’re often mis-diagnosed with an eating disorder

"The Safe Food Loop”: Why many ADHD & Autistic people aren’t “picky” — and why they’re often mis-diagnosed with an eating disorder

8 August 2025 — Previous Article: 1B -Why Do I Over-Heat? The Deep Dive for Clinicians, Nerds & the Neuro-Curious…

Why Neurodivergent People Overheat (ADHD & Autism) — Part 1

Why Neurodivergent People Overheat (ADHD & Autism) — Part 1

16 July 2025 — Why ADHD and autistic nervous systems can struggle with heat regulation — sensory load, stress physiology and practical coping ideas. Part…

Clinician Deep Dive: Why Neurodivergent People Overheat — Part 2

Clinician Deep Dive: Why Neurodivergent People Overheat — Part 2

16 July 2025 — A deeper dive for clinicians and neuro-curious readers on thermoregulation, ADHD/autism physiology overlaps and clinical framing — Part 2…

Naming the Invisible: Peeling Off the ADHD & Autism Masks

Naming the Invisible: Peeling Off the ADHD & Autism Masks

14 July 2025 — I’m Dr Miriam Mavia-Zając, Consultant Chartered Psychologist, late-diagnosed ND woman of colour, and founder of Neurodiverse You NDY . For…

The Myth of ‘High-Functioning’ Independence: Redefining Success for Neurodivergent Adults

The Myth of ‘High-Functioning’ Independence: Redefining Success for Neurodivergent Adults

28 March 2025 — “You’re doing fine.” “You seem so capable.” “You’re not like other autistic people.” “You’ve got nothing to worry about—you always land on…

Transitioning to Adulthood: A Neuroaffirmative Guide for Neurodiverse Adolescents & Young Adults

Transitioning to Adulthood: A Neuroaffirmative Guide for Neurodiverse Adolescents & Young Adults

3 January 2025 — Introduction: The Transition to Adulthood for Neurodiverse Adolescents & Young People The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be…

Legal Rights and Neurodiversity in the UK: A Neuroaffirmative and Compassionate Guide

Legal Rights and Neurodiversity in the UK: A Neuroaffirmative and Compassionate Guide

20 November 2024 — ! Neurodiversity: Know your legal rights /images/blog/f2cdfd b0e51746811c45e7b92eb8e382b52b62~mv2.png Introduction: The Importance of…

Understanding Neurodiversity: A Compassionate and Neuroaffirmative Perspective

Understanding Neurodiversity: A Compassionate and Neuroaffirmative Perspective

18 October 2024 — Introduction: What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is a concept that recognises and celebrates the natural variation in human brains and…

Busting the Myths about ADHD and ASD: Dispelling Misinformation with Evidence-Based Facts

Busting the Myths about ADHD and ASD: Dispelling Misinformation with Evidence-Based Facts

2 September 2024 — Busting the myths around ADHD and Autism Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD are two of the…

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