Living as a neurodiverse individual often involves challenges that extend beyond the mind. For many, physical health conditions occur alongside neurodiverse mental health conditions diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, or…
At The Atypical View, we often explore how different forms of neurodivergence intersect, overlap, and are misunderstood. One diagnosis that is sometimes left out of the neurodiversity conversation is Bipolar…
What’s Really Happening: Emotional Regulation and the Nervous System
At The Atypical View, we recognize that meltdowns are not behavioral problems, they are nervous system responses that call for support…
Honoring Truth and Redefining Gratitude
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are reminded to pause and reflect. Yet it is equally important to acknowledge that the traditional story of Thanksgiving…
In 1952, the first introduction of the DSM, autism was not recognized as a separate condition but was instead described as “childhood schizophrenia,” reflecting an outdated belief that it was…
Understanding Dissociation and the Nervous System
Dissociation can be understood as a temporary disconnection from thoughts, emotions, sensations, or identity. It is the nervous system’s way of protecting us when…