Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference in word reading and spelling that affects 1 in 10 adults. Many dyslexic adults were never identified because compensatory strategies made it invisible. Here is what the 2025 IDA definition changed, how dyslexia shows up in adults, and what the co-occurrence rates with ADHD, autism, and dyscalculia actually look like.

Have you ever been unable to stop thinking about someone — replaying every conversation, checking your phone, feeling the weight of their silence? For neurodivergent adults, this is not overthinking. It is your brain. Yuka Oshimi, RCC and AuDHD counsellor, explains the neuroscience behind limerence in ADHD and autism, and what it is really asking for.

The Double Empathy Problem challenges outdated views of autism by reframing social communication difficulties as mutual misunderstandings between autistic and non-autistic people. In this blog, we explore how this neurodiversity-affirming framework can transform mental health care, education, and relationships. Whether you're a therapist, educator, healthcare provider, or neurodivergent individual, discover how embracing communication differences can foster deeper empathy, connection, and inclusion.