Neurodiverse Therapies

19/01/2026

Some tips to manage sound sensitivity with migraine.

Noise sensitivity (phonophobia) is a very common migraine symptom. These tips can help you manage it without shushing anyone.

18/01/2026

Sleep is not a luxury for neurodivergent people; it is a core support for the brain and body that can shape how manageable each day feels.

When neurodivergent nervous systems are already working hard to process sensory input, navigate social demands and manage executive functioning, quality sleep can make regulation, focus and emotional resilience more possible. At the same time, neurodivergent people can experience sleep differences or challenges, which can be misunderstood as “bad habits” instead of valid needs that deserve curiosity, accommodations and support.

Prioritising sleep might look like flexible wind-down routines, consistent sleep and/or wake times, sensory-friendly bedrooms, movement or stimming before bed, screens used intentionally, or timing medications carefully to match a person’s unique rhythm. When we understand and honour these differences, we can support neurodivergent people to rest, recover and show up as their authentic selves.






For neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy support, please go to the website link in the bio.

15/01/2026

In today's approximately 2.5m video, I talk about neurodiversity inclusion using the 4A framework:

🤩Awareness = learning about neurodivergent experiences from neurodivergent voices
🤩Acknowledgement = naming the barriers and stigma people face, instead of pretending they don’t exist
🤩Acceptance = valuing and accepting neurodivergent ways of thinking, communicating and being, without trying to change or “fix” them
🤩Action = listening to neurodivergent perspectives, and supporting and empowering neurodivergent people so they feel safe, respected and welcome online and offline






For neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy support, please go to the website link in the bio

14/01/2026

Neurodiversity inclusion means recognising that every brain is different—and that these differences are powerful, valid and worth celebrating.

Awareness is the first step: learning about neurodivergent experiences like Autism, ADHD, Autism + ADHD, and more, directly from neurodivergent voices.

Acknowledgement means naming the barriers and stigma people still face, instead of pretending they don’t exist.

Acceptance goes further by genuinely valuing neurodivergent ways of thinking, communicating and being, without trying to change or “fix” them.

And we need action too: listening, amplifying neurodivergent perspectives, adjusting our spaces, and challenging ableism so that neurodivergent people feel safe, respected and welcomed—online and offline.






For neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy support, please go to the website link in the bio.

23/12/2025

Visible vs invisible disabilities

Some disabilities are easy to recognize.
Others are carried quietly.

Migraine is one of them.
No cast. No wheelchair. No visible sign, yet it can affect vision, balance, speech, mood, and the ability to function day to day.

If someone says they’re struggling, believe them.
Invisible doesn’t mean imaginary. 💜

💬 What’s one thing you wish people understood about invisible disabilities?

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Hi, I’m Jenny from Migraine Buddy app 💜
I’m here to support you on your migraine journey and help you understand your patterns.
Want to find yours? Link in bio.

23/12/2025

Why functioning labels are not helpful when talking about autistic function

21/12/2025

Thank you so much for supporting our content in 2025. We really appreciate the love! We look forward to sharing more of what we love and how we can support you to improve your health, wellbeing and function in 2026!

Book in a consult for Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy in 2026:
https://neurodiversetherapies.com.au/

21/12/2025

This year our founder, director and Occupational Therapist, Dr Micah Perez, shared some videos introducing the 10 pillars of her SUPERPOWER Approach. The pillars are:

SEEDS - health and wellbeing fundamentals
Understanding
Purpose
Energy
Rregulation, rest, recharge
Personal factors
Occupational factors
Whole person focus
Environmental factors
Recovery - from overwhelm, sensory overload, meltdowns, chronic health conditions, actue injuries and illnesses, burnout, trauma

This program has been especially designed by Micah's neurodivergent brain, for neurodivergent people, including those with the neurotypes of Autism, ADHD, and Autism + ADHD with or without chronic health conditions. This program is informed by emerging evidence, lived experience, and clinical experience.

To find out more, book in a consult with Micah:
https://neurodiversetherapies.com.au/

18/12/2025

*At Neurodiverse Therapies, we affirm and celebrate your uniqueness, values and strengths.
*Our practice is grounded in our core values of freedom, function and empowerment. *Our philosophy is captured by our practice motto “neurodiversity is your superpower”.
*Our mission is to empower you to feel and function at your best every day.
*Our Gold Coast based therapists currently offer face-to-face clinic and telehealth assessment and interventions to improve your health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Book in a consult now for Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy!
https://neurodiversetherapies.com.au/

17/12/2025

Our philosophy at Neurodiverse Therapies is "Neurodiversity is your superpower". This is because we believe that diversity is a good thing, and what the world needs to thrive. We acknowledge, however, the very real functional disability and day to day difficulties that neurodivergent people experience, living in a world that was not designed for us.

Clients who see our Occupational Therapist, Micah, are provided with neurodiversity affirming services that involves a program especially designed by her neurodivergent brain, for neurodivergent people - including those with the neurotypes of Autism, ADHD and Autism + ADHD, with or without chronic health conditions. Micah's program is called the SUPERPOWER Approach - which features 10 pillars that Micah uses to support and empower clients in their health, wellbeing and function.

If you would like support and are interested in finding out more about Micah's SUPERPOWER Approach, please book in a consult!

16/12/2025

Hooray!
We have reached 500 followers!
Thank you everyone for your support - it means the world to us.

26/08/2025

*COMPETITION TIME - AUGUST 2025*

For potential new and existing clients of founder, director and Occupational Therapist Micah Perez.

2 lucky people this month will win a free 15 minute phone consult with Dr Perez.

To be in the running, you need to be following Neurodiverse Therapies facebook and instagram pages, and be the first 2 people to comment YES PLEASE or react to this post on either social media channels on 27th August 2025.

Good luck!
Winners will be selected and contacted on 27th August 2025.