Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) and Building a Great Life with Family Support

Image of a brain as a paper cut out with scrabble letter tiles sitting on a table

Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) is another good example of a newer definition being created in the neurodiverse vocabulary. As they continue to do research on the brain and those of us that live outside the norms, the more our definitions and labels expand. We are not definitions, we are people. The definitions just help us

Getting to Know Your Neurodiversity

If you can get to know your neurodiversity better, you can find more happiness in your life.   Transcription: When I work with clients, often their biggest goal is they would like to be happy. They would like to stop fighting with life. They would like to stop feeling so alone. They’re looking for a

DTMM: Communication

Building up communication skills is essential for any different thinker’s success!  

Want to Have True Happiness in Life? Become Friends with Your Neurodiversity

“I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” Abraham Lincoln   When we don’t like something or someone, our instinct is to distance ourselves from it. We look away. We move away. In the beginning we don’t often like our neurodiversity, so we, our family, and the people around us try

Preferences vs Accommodations

We all have preferences. Why can’t we communicate about accommodations like we do about our preferences?   Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach and as we talk about neurodiversities, remember, dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and then a rainbow of other labels which actually just apply to a whole bunch of traits. I’m talking about computer

Computer Keyboards: Is Your Favorite a Preference or an Accommodation?

This last month I have been on a computer keyboard journey. Do you have a favorite keyboard that you use? It turns out I do, and it is a really good example of the fact that most people, whether neurodiverse or not, have a favorite computer keyboard. If you have never switched keyboards you might

Perfect Drinking Water System Quiz -PDWSQ

Do you have a goal to increase your water intake daily?   The research is very clear on the positive benefits for your mind and your body.   Top 5 Positive Benefits of Drinking Water Daily Boosts energy: Proper hydration helps optimize brain function and reduces fatigue. Aids digestion: Water assists in breaking down food