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ADHD & Depression: “Stupid,” “Lazy,” but Motivated.
ADHD & Depression create separate but concurrent ways to inhibit creativity and dampen motivation.
Dustin Horvath
May 8, 20247 min read


Break Free of "Shoulding Yourself." Discover Your Wants!
Why “Shoulding” Yourself Sometimes Sets You Up for Failure. This week’s blog focuses on our experiences with “shoulding” ourselves. In...
Dustin Horvath
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Before Your Diagnosis, How Did People Describe You? Common Experiences of Neurodivergent Children.
This is a discussion of a survey of past experiences for neurodivergent people being described based on their unique traits growing up.
Dustin Horvath
Mar 27, 20243 min read


5 Essential Techniques for Mastering the Art of Active Listening
Simple and effective active listening techniques that can be used in your everyday life!
Dustin Horvath
Mar 19, 20244 min read


Here's What I Learned about Coping from a High School ADHD Diagnosis.
Personal experiences and lessons from a late ADHD diagnosis.
Dustin Horvath
Mar 8, 20246 min read


Can we Unlearn Helplessness? Read to Find Out More.
Learned helplessness is an ongoing, slow-acting form of conditioning that diminishes a person’s willingness to take agency toward change and
Dustin Horvath
Feb 28, 20246 min read


Are Your Support Networks Fostering the Right Self-advocacy Skills?
An easy-to-approjec blog post that defines and explains support networks, how to establish them, their limitations, and strategies to start.
Dustin Horvath
Feb 21, 20246 min read


Maximizing Success in College: The Benefits of Academic Support Programs
Quick and user-friendly explanation of what an academic support program is for college students with disabilities.
Dustin Horvath
Jan 31, 20248 min read


Top Memory-saving Strategies for Work-life Balance
Learn more about how to prioritize and schedule your life with the strategies and tips from this blog post.
Dustin Horvath
Jan 17, 20246 min read


Breaking the Isolation: Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Disability Community
Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Disability Community
Dustin Horvath
Jan 10, 20246 min read


Repetition and Repertoire: Self-advocacy Strategies and Tips for Your Everday Life.
Effective self-advocacy strategies to help boost confidence and self-knowledge.
Dustin Horvath
Jan 4, 20246 min read


Why High-achievers and Low-motivated Students Fall into the Same Trap: The Impact of Expectations
These two student types represent two sides of the same coin; both have immediate expectations placed on them - internally or externally - a
Dustin Horvath
Dec 20, 20239 min read


“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” - Issues with Object Constancy, NOT Permanency in ADHD
The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” has never been more applicable to people with ADHD, and it’s often a source of shame for many.
Dustin Horvath
Dec 6, 20237 min read


Your Introductory Guide to Labeling in Education: Are Labels Helping Students with Disabilities?
It’s been my experience that the use of labels in education has a well-intended purpose but is misguided in its application. What I mean...
Dustin Horvath
Nov 29, 20239 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Assistive Technology: What do You Need and What to Consider Before You Spend.
A beginner's guide to assistive technology, including examples, anecdotes, and points for perspective before buying!
Dustin Horvath
Nov 8, 20238 min read


One-sided Bell Curve Focus, Supporting Twice-exceptional Learners.
Twice-exceptional deserve to be heard and understood! Contained in this article are tips to help parents and educators.
Dustin Horvath
Nov 1, 20239 min read


Building Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence: Why the Mind and Body Need to Struggle.
Your brain and body need to struggle to foster resiliency. This is a quick overview on the topic.
Dustin Horvath
Oct 24, 202310 min read


Don't Simply Rely on Your Brain! Executive (dys)Function and How it Works.
You choose how you will structure the day you interact with anyway; why not stack the odds of success in your favor?
Dustin Horvath
Oct 3, 20237 min read


Mindfulness in Life: You are now Aware of your Breathing. (Sorry!)
Look at yourself as a work in progress with no specific submission date.
Dustin Horvath
Sep 26, 20234 min read
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