July 2026 Neurodiversity Newsletter Issue #10
The July 2026 Neurodiversity Newsletter (Issue No. 10) is presented as a practical and supportive summer roundup for neurodivergent individuals, families, and professionals. It brings together articles on ADHD, autism, time management, summer routines, self-care, assessment guidance, community updates, and upcoming learning opportunities.
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Welcome and overall focus
In this issue, readers are invited to explore how changes in routine, time blindness, executive functioning, sensory needs, and self-care can shape summer experiences for neurodivergent individuals. The publication highlights practical tools, lived experiences, assessment resources, community programs, and upcoming events across the Adult ADHD Centre, Adult Autism Centre, B.E.S.T. Membership Program, Disability Team, and ADHD Training Academy.
“The Invisible Disability of ADHD”
The featured article, “The Invisible Disability of ADHD,” by Naïma Laraki, explores time blindness and why managing time can be especially difficult for people with ADHD.
The article shares practical strategies such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, allowing extra time, creating a master list, scheduling tasks in a calendar, setting priorities, and delegating when possible. It also explains that time management is often connected to executive functioning, motivation, attention, and energy management.
“Lessons From Sports on How to Create Neurodiverse Game Plans”
The featured article, “Lessons From Sports on How to Create Neurodiverse Game Plans,” by Andrea Dasilva, Registered Clinical Counsellor, explores what sports can teach us about supporting neurodivergent needs.
Andrea discusses how movement, teamwork, clear expectations, structured routines, rest, and smaller goals can support focus, emotional regulation, motivation, connection, and follow-through. Readers are encouraged to create their own practical game plans based on their needs and strengths.
Summer is not always easier
The issue explores why summer can feel challenging for people with ADHD and autism when familiar school, work, and daily routines change.
Readers are encouraged to maintain flexible structure through consistent sleep and meal routines, visual schedules, reminders, planned downtime, sensory breaks, and realistic expectations. The article emphasizes that summer does not need to be rigid, but a little structure can make daily life feel more manageable.
AuDHD: When ADHD and autism coexist
The July issue introduces AuDHD, a community-used term describing the experience of having both ADHD and autism.
The article explains how ADHD and autism can interact and sometimes create needs that appear to pull in different directions. Recognizing this overlap may help individuals better understand their experiences, reduce self-judgment, and identify supports that reflect their complete needs.
Community updates and partner programs
The newsletter includes community updates and highlights educational opportunities available through partner organizations.
Featured programs include Understanding ADHD for Adults, an online education program for newly diagnosed adults, and Understanding Your Child’s ADHD, a program for parents of newly diagnosed children. The issue also features the upcoming Embracing Change: Supporting ADHD & LD Across Life Transitions conference.
Summer strategies and self-care tips
The July issue provides practical tools for creating a more supportive summer. Featured strategies include maintaining loose routines, preparing for transitions, supporting physical wellbeing, managing sensory stimulation, planning ahead, reducing overwhelm, and practising self-compassion.
The AuDHD self-care guide also encourages readers to honour their energy, regulate before responding, create flexible routines, meet sensory needs, and make time for meaningful interests.
Assessments, programs, and support resources
The July issue features several pathways for readers seeking assessment, education, or structured support.
The Adult ADHD Centre provides information about private adult ADHD assessments. The Adult Autism Centre supports individuals exploring adult autism assessments. The issue also highlights the B.E.S.T. Membership Program, Disability Tax Credit resources through the Disability Team, and professional learning through the ADHD Training Academy.
Upcoming webinars and learning opportunities
The newsletter includes a full calendar of July events focused on autism genetics, artificial intelligence and executive functioning, ADHD summer routines, the Disability Tax Credit, shame, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
These learning opportunities are designed to provide individuals, families, professionals, and community members with practical information and supportive strategies.
Team recognition and staying connected
The newsletter concludes by recognizing the team members and contributors who helped create the July issue.
Readers are encouraged to stay connected with the Adult ADHD Centre and its partner organizations for future resources, assessments, programs, events, and updates.
