Thriving Thursday

For years, I carried two memories from school. The first was “Wobzanai”—the way I once misspelt my own name in my mother’s hymn book. It became a family joke. For me, it was a passing childhood mistake. But it later made me think about lear

For years, I carried two memories from school. The first was “Wobzanai”—the way I once misspelt my own name in my mother’s hymn book. It became a family joke. For me, it was a passing childhood mistake. But it later made me think about lear

In this week’s Thriving Thursday, we’re highlighting the latest edition of PDA in the African Context From Control to Collaboration: Practical Strategies for African Families and Educators Many of us were raised to believe that respect look

We’ve been taught to admire independence. To celebrate people who “manage on their own.” To believe that asking for help is a weakness.

We need to stop treating every interruption as a character flaw. ADHD-related impulsivity can make conversational turn-taking difficult. The impact on others still matters—but so does understanding what is happening. Try this: 1. Notice the

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For years, my academic accomplishments led others to assume I was coping. In reality, I was working twice as hard to navigate environments that were overwhelming to my nervous system. Many neurodivergent people become experts at appearing s

But what happens when life takes a different direction? For many late-diagnosed autistic women, especially those from African backgrounds, the greatest achievement isn’t fitting into expectations. It’s understanding ourselves.

It is our inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde

A diagnosis such as DCD/dyspraxia should never be used to define a person only by difficulty. Yes, DCD can affect movement, coordination, organisation and daily tasks. But people with DCD also develop strengths in how they navigate the world.