What is a neurodivergent-affirming approach to counseling?

For some finding this post, the term ‘neurodiversity’ may be completely new. For others, it may evoke autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), or other labels that typically fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity. And, you may have any number of reactions to these terms.

And, yes, neurodiversity definitely includes those labels, and those labels have very real and useful meanings themselves. However, neurodiversity, at its core, means that every brain is different…