Welcome to the BYB Blog

My musings about what it’s like to deal with the social justice sensitivity that often comes with being neurodivergent when everyone’s well-being seems to hang in the balance more than ever due to political change.

For everyone out there who feels like getting diagnosed isn't worth all the hoops, this is for you.

Some common terms doctors use to describe differences in thinking, learning, and behavior.

A strengths-based overview of some common neurodivergent and mental health conditions.

Some strategies and tools that help me adult

Why living your best lifestyle helps you be your best self

All about who diagnoses and treats neurodivergent and mental health conditions

Your team of specialists is there to help you meet your goals. There are lots of treatment options out there, and you have a right to know what they are and have access to the right ones for you. Many conditions benefit from a combination of approaches. Here is a summary of evidence-based options for teenagers and adults.

So you think you might be neurodivergent and are considering getting diagnosed and starting treatment. Here’s how to get started on your journey.

Over the years, I’ve discovered some great places to learn more about what it means to be neurodivergent, the different intervention options, connect, and how to adult. Here are some appropriate for middle school and older.