The excitement of summer will soon give way to the start of a new academic year. The summer slide, when children regress during the unstructured summer break, can have a big impact, particularly for neurodivergent students. Getting back into a routine can be a real challenge for some children and teens.

Enjoying or simply getting through social events can take a lot of energy for neurodivergent people. For many people with autism, social environments can be intense due to sensory input, communication differences, and the need to process many things at once. That can sometimes lead to stress or fatigue. At the same time, social participation can be meaningful in building connections with friends, family, or colleagues when it’s approached in a way that honors your needs.

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Neurotypical and neurodivergent people often form meaningful, loving relationships. When that happens, differences in how each person’s brain works can shape the relationship in important ways.

Dating can be challenging for anyone. When you have ADHD, dating may come with different dynamics, needs, and strengths that shape how connection, communication, and intimacy unfold.

We're fast approaching the shortest day of the year. The good news is that soon every day will have more daylight than the last. The bad news is we're still months away from the long days of summer. All that darkness can add up, taking a toll on our well being, and making symptoms of ADHD even worse.