Neurodivergent Clinician

Hi. I’m Dr. Neff.

I am a neurodivergent (Autistic-ADHD) psychologist, parent, and educator.

I create mental health and wellness resources with the neurodivergent person in mind.

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Before discovering I was Autistic, I often wondered why I related so much to what I learned about Schizoid personality structures (aka personality disorder but I’m not a fan of the term "personality disorder").⁠ ⁠ While I resonated wi
Why this series? The DSM (or ICD) and diagnostic codes aren't perfect, and this series isn't about claiming they are. It's about breaking down how these diagnoses work to increase transparency and reduce confusion around the diagnostic process.⁠ ⁠ Pe
Why this series? The DSM (or ICD) and diagnostic codes aren't perfect, and this series isn't about claiming they are. It's about breaking down how these diagnoses work to increase transparency and reduce confusion around the diagnostic process.⁠ ⁠ Pe
✨ This is week three of the mini-series on neurodiverse communication, and I'm wrapping it up by talking about object-based vs. social-based conversations. For many of us who are Autistic, traditional social-based questions like “How are you?&r
ADHD and Autism create quite the confusion! Until the DSM-5, a clinician couldn't diagnose both, so research is still catching up to the experiences of AuDHDers (Autistic-ADHD). On one hand, these experiences can be stark opposites: 💫 ADHD: I love
Back for Week 2 of the #NeurodiverseCommunication series! Last week, we covered studies on cross-neurotype interactions, and this week we're diving into the Double Empathy Problem—a paradigm-shifting theory that offers a new lens on the communi
ADHD and Tourette Syndrome (TS) are another combination that can be challenging to differentiate and often co-occur. Both conditions share similar experiences, but the underline contributors differ. ⁠ ⁠ ADHD is characterized by an interest-based nerv
I've often felt like I was just slightly out of sync with those around me, always on the margins, wondering why I couldn’t fully integrate into the group like others. Learning about cross-neurotype communication has given me a new lens to view