Archive year: 2026.
What if they genuinely don’t know yet? One of the biggest misunderstandings about ADHD and autism is assuming that every child can immediately explain how they feel. Many neurodivergent children struggle to identify, understand or describe
ADHD Across Africa: Support, Not Shame Read More »
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
What happens when increasing control makes things worse instead of better? Read More »
We’ve been taught to admire independence. To celebrate people who “manage on their own.” To believe that asking for help is a weakness.
Thriving isn’t about being perfect. It’s about having the right support Read More »
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
ADHD and conversation: pause before speaking Read More »
It helps us organise, plan, prioritise, remember information, manage emotions and complete tasks. For many people with ADHD, these skills require significantly more effort. That doesn’t mean they lack potential.
Executive function: ADHD’s management system Read More »
For years, people with ADHD have been told one of two stories. Either they are lazy, careless and not trying hard enough, or they are superheroes with special gifts. This article argues that neither story tells the whole truth. While streng
ADHD across Africa: beyond strength stereotypes Read More »
That is not a character flaw. At home, in school and at work, we need to stop punishing difference and start redesigning the environment. Which support would make the biggest difference where you are?
ADHD across Africa: practical support Read More »
This can be especially hard to recognise when someone is masking. Masking is when an autistic person hides their differences or forces themselves to act in ways that seem more acceptable to others. They may stay quiet, copy others, push thr
When overwhelm is mistaken for refusal Read More »
But what if the reality is different? What if the student who never submits assignments isn’t refusing to participate? What if the employee who struggles to meet expectations isn’t lacking ambition?
When executive-function challenges are mistaken for refusal Read More »
Some leaders build organisations. Some leaders build people. The leaders who leave the deepest impact often do both.
