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Neurodivergence by Design


Rethinking Neurodivergence: Navigating Hyperfocus and Procrastination Through Environmental and Task Optimization
Hyperfocus and procrastination aren’t opposites; they’re two sides of the same attentional coin in neurodivergence. Rooted in environment and task fit, they reveal how ADHD and autism optimize focus and delay strategically.

Jay Getten
Jun 175 min read
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Supporting Neurodiversity in Schools: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Neurodiversity celebrates differences in brain functioning, viewing conditions like autism and ADHD as strengths, not deficits. By fostering inclusive education—through sensory-friendly spaces, tailored teaching, and strength-based approaches—educators empower all learners. Recognizing neurodivergent traits as assets enriches classrooms, reduces stigma, and prepares students for a diverse, innovative world.

Jay Getten
May 1618 min read
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Neurodiversity in the Intermountain West: How Frontier Environments Shaped an Evolutionary Legacy
Discover how neurodivergent traits like ADHD, sensory sensitivity, and hyperfocus once served as vital tools for survival in the rugged Intermountain West. This article reframes neurodivergence as an evolutionary legacy rooted in resilience, creativity, and ancestral wisdom, calling for a more inclusive, strengths-based approach to mental health and community care.

Jay Getten
May 59 min read
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Neurodiversity in an Evolving World: Examining the Contribution of Diverse Minds to Our Future
Neurodivergent minds may shape the future of tech, climate solutions, and space exploration. Discover their impact in an evolving world.

Jay Getten
Mar 36 min read
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Neurodivergence, Quantum Adaptation, and Collective Intelligence
Could neurodivergence be an evolutionary quantum adaptation? Explore how ADHD, autism, and cognition connect to quantum mechanics and AI.

Jay Getten
Feb 216 min read
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Lost in the Information Age: How Modern Life Overwhelms Neurodivergent Brains
Modern civilization overwhelms neurodivergent minds. Explore how the Industrial and Information Ages impact sensory processing and cognition

Jay Getten
Feb 716 min read
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The Dance of Evolution: How Tradeoffs Shaped Mental Health Disorders
Explore how neurodivergence shaped human evolution, highlighting strengths of ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Jay Getten
Jan 216 min read
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Uncovering the Neanderthal Influence on the Modern Human Mind
Neanderthal DNA shaped traits like ADHD and autism, revealing neurodivergence as an ancient adaptation for human survival and innovation.

Jay Getten
Jan 185 min read
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Neurodiversity: A Genetic and Evolutionary Perspective
Neurodivergence is an ancient adaptation, highlighting the strengths and creativity that shaped humanity's survival and success.

Jay Getten
Jan 186 min read
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