For Teens & Young Adults
These are for you, not about you. A lot of what gets written for teenagers is actually written for the adults worrying about them, which is pretty annoying. We've tried not to do that here. Have a scroll, take what's useful, ignore the rest.
Understanding Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence is a word used to describe brains that work in different ways. It includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia (DCD), Tourette syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental differences. If you're neurodivergent, your brain isn't broken or "wrong" - it's simply wired differently.
Neurodivergence is common. Estimates suggest around 15-20% of people in Australia may be neurodivergent, depending on how neurodivergence is defined. Neurodivergent brains come with genuine strengths as well as genuine challenges, and understanding how your own brain works is one of the most valuable things you can do as a teenager.