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ADHD and Friendships: Understanding Social Struggles and Strengths

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ADHD
April 23, 2025
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Autism and Hyperfocus: How to Harness Your Strengths Without Burning Out

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April 3, 2025
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The Double Empathy Problem: Why Miscommunication Between Autistics and Neurotypicals Happens

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March 19, 2025
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Masking vs. Authenticity: The Cost of Social Camouflage for Autistic Adults

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March 13, 2025
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The Link Between ADHD and Sensory Processing: How to Manage Sensory Overload

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March 4, 2025
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ADHD and Decision Paralysis: Why Small Choices Can Feel Overwhelming

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February 25, 2025
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Understanding Displacement as a Defense Mechanism

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Regression as a Defense Mechanism

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December 10, 2024
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Sublimation as a Defense Mechanism

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Understanding Rationalization as a Defense Mechanism

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