About
Hey, I’m Lauren, and I’m so glad you’re here - welcome to my new business, Neurodiversity Toolbox!
I was officially identified as Autistic (with a side of ADHD) in my mid-30s, but like so many late-diagnosed adults, my deep dive into neurodivergence started when one of my kids was diagnosed. Even though I had spent over a decade working with autistic kids in different capacities, suddenly, I was seeing everything through a whole new lens - including myself.
If I’m honest? I’m still figuring out what being an AuDHDer means for me - as a person, a parent, and a professional. I’m also still learning what it means for my kids and for the broader neurodivergent community. This journey is one of continuous learning, unlearning, questioning, and - most importantly - self-compassion.
I have worn a lot of hats - social worker, supervisor, provisional psychologist, parent, service user, and neurodivergent human - and that’s exactly why Neurodiversity Toolbox exists.
It all started with a search. First, for tools to support my kids and I found some great ones… and some that made me want to scream into the void. Later, I was hunting for resources as a social worker, then as a provisional psych, trying to build my own neurodiversity-affirming practice. Both times, I hit roadblocks. And finding like-minded professionals to support my children, refer clients to or for myself or friends? Even harder.
So, after a lot of self-doubt (hello, imposter syndrome!), I decided to stop waiting for someone else to create what I needed. I built it myself.
Neurodiversity Toolbox is here to make neurodiversity-affirming practice accessible - whether you support, teach, or love neurodivergent humans. No matter where you are on this journey, welcome! We’re all in this together.