Neurodiversity & the Adult Brain

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the old Greek story of the Sirens — those haunting voices that sang sailors toward the rocks.In my work with neurodivergent adults, I see a version of that same pull everywhere: the endless scroll, the next game level, the ping of a new notification.Our culture hums with stimulus.And for many of us — especially those with ADHD, autism, or both — that hum can become a siren song. The Ancient Warning In Homer’s Odyssey , the Sirens promise kno

ADHD and autism are distinct neurotypes, but they often overlap. Research shows a large number of people meet criteria for both. And when they do, the mix of traits can be both fascinating and challenging

For many adults, the path to an ADHD evaluation begins with a quiet question: “Could there be a reason things have always felt harder for me?”

As our understanding of mental health evolves, so does the way we talk about it. Neurodiversity reminds us that brains come in many beautiful variations — ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more — and that difference doesn’t automatically mean disorder.