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Parenting is a full-body, full-brain experience. For neurodivergent parents—those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or other cognitive variations—it can feel like juggling fire while walking a tightrope. But it can also be a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and radical empathy. 🧩 The Double Layer of Complexity Neurodivergent parents often face two simultaneous realities: Managing their own sensory, emotional, or executive functioning needs Supporting children—who may also be neurodivergent—with structure, care, and advocacy This dual navigation requires extraordinary mental flexibility and self-awareness. 🔍 Strengths That Shine Neurodivergent parents bring unique gifts to the table: Hyperfocus becomes deep engagement : When present, you're fully present. Pattern recognition fuels insight : You notice what others miss—subtle shifts in mood, behavior, or environment. Creative problem-solving : You invent systems, rituals, and hacks that work for ...

PEOPLE WITH ADD/OCD WHO SUCCEEDED -  Justin Timberlake has openly shared his experience living with both ADD and OCD. For him, these conditions weren’t obstacles—they were engines. His hyperactivity translated into dynamic stage presence; his obsessive attention to detail shaped his music and performances. From The Mickey Mouse Club to Grammy-winning albums, Timberlake’s creative output reflects the ADD trait of rapid ideation and emotional intensity. He’s known for pushing boundaries in sound, style, and storytelling. ADD gave Timberlake his edge—his energy, his innovation, his drive. He didn’t tame it; he choreographed it. This post was inspired by Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADH...

  Today's shared blog post comes from Franki Bagdade, author of the award-winning book,  I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them . In her post, Franki talks about traveling with neurodivergent children . For more posts by and about Franki, click  HERE . BOOK AWARDS IAN Book of the Year Literary Titan gold award To purchase copies of Franki's book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to buy her book and not have to pay for it? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us? Turned away by other publ...