by vcp | 1 Dec 2025 | autism, neurodivergence, research
As we approach the holiday season – with its summer sun, increased social demands, and shifts in our daily rhythms – it’s that time of year where what is meant to be a time of relaxation often becomes a source of profound stress. The very essence of the holidays...
by vcp | 3 Nov 2025 | autism, neurodivergence
From the moment you arrived in this world, your body became an instrument of perception, a living symphony of signals, vibrations, and sensations. Yet somewhere along the way, society reduced this beautiful orchestra to just five neat categories: sight, sound, taste,...
by vcp | 7 Mar 2025 | adhd, autism, faq, neurodivergence
The word ‘neurodivergent’ is NOT a euphemism for Autism. To use ‘neurodivergent’ when you mean Autism, to me, is the opposite of neuroaffirming. However, I keep things vague on my About Me page and using the word “Living and relating to...
by vcp | 2 Jul 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, faq, neurodivergence, psychology
Staying in my lane Assessment and diagnosis is a tricky beast to navigate at times, and it can be super confusing to know who is the professional (in Australia) who is trained to assist versus who is accepted as a diagnostician by the funding bodies (looking at you...
by vcp | 1 Jan 2024 | adhd, assessment, autism, faq, neurodivergence, psychology, research, therapy
Essentially, neuroaffirming psychology services focus on supporting and validating individuals’ diverse neurological experiences. Instead of attempting to “fix” or alter someone’s neurology, neuroaffirming approaches emphasise acceptance and...
by vcp | 7 Nov 2023 | autism, mental health, neurodivergence
A recent research paper on Autistic Flourishing, recommends five shifts to support this to happen: From Health to Well-Being: Instead of focusing solely on physical and mental health, the broader concept of well-being should be considered. This perspective...
