Simply Psychology

Recognizing why we feel overwhelmed, identifying how it manifests, and actively practicing evidence-based coping mechanisms can help protect our mental well-being and emotional regulation.

Here is an exploration of why unmasking is so difficult, what my personal journey looks like 2.5 years post-diagnosis, and what I am still working on.

Navigating academia comes with a distinct set of triumphs and obstacles, particularly when processing the world through an autistic lens.

From my own research exploring autistic camouflaging (commonly known as masking) behaviors in educational settings, I have identified experiences of masking that are common amongst ... Read more

As an autistic adult, I desire strong connections and a sense of belonging, as most people do. However, sometimes being autistic means I face some ... Read more

Here is what navigating work life as an autistic adult has really looked like for me, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and how I finally found a path that works.

A new systematic review reveals how hands-on tools help autistic students co-create better learning environments.

Discover how neurodivergent young adults cultivate profound, lasting bonds by rewriting the conventional rules of connection.

A new systematic review explores the relationship between ADHD and commonly co-occurring anxiety.

A new scale reveals why hyperactive traits associated with ADHD might foster a surprisingly positive self-image.

Bullying is something that can be deeply ingrained in many autistic people's lived experiences, where the trauma often shapes individuals well into adulthood.

New research warns that treating neurological differences as national security threats isolates vulnerable people and denies them real care.

This mixed-methods systematic literature review reveals that autistic adults prioritize safety, well-being, and autonomy over interventions aimed at reducing natural autistic traits.

A groundbreaking 2026 systematic review explores how an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood profoundly reshapes personal identity, social relationships, and experiences within the healthcare system.

A landmark nationwide cohort study has shed new light on how systemic factors and biological timelines influence attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses.

Autistic individuals may find it harder to initiate and sustain romantic relationships compared to non-autistic individuals. Often, this disparity stems from difficulties in interpreting social cues, expressing emotions, and managing sensory sensitivities, which are common characteristics of autism. Below are 9 tips aimed to help support an autistic partner.

The neurodiversity paradigm fundamentally shifts how neurocognitive differences, such as autism and ADHD, are understood. Rather than viewing these conditions as inherent flaws, the paradigm frames them as natural, valuable variations in human neurocognitive processing.

ADHD may significantly alters interpersonal dynamics, though it does not inherently ruin human relationships. Neurocognitive differences can cause predictable patterns of friction in relationships but deep understanding and structured communication frequently mitigate these challenges.

Ableism is a form of discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities. It stems from the harmful assumption that disabled people are inferior, broken, or in need of fixing compared to those who are not disabled.

Key Points Consider a young adult walking into a crowded room. Their heart races, and they are gripped by an immediate, paralysing fear that everyone ... Read more