Blog Neurosparkle.ch


This is a space where I share insights on neurodiversity, ADHD, and autism -
for people who are newly diagnosed, supporting someone close to them,

or simply wanting to understand these topics more deeply.

I often explore what it means to live at the intersection of ADHD and autism,

both personallyand professionally - a perspective I call ‘ADHD, autism & I.

a dimly lit wooden desk with an empty chair and a half-closed laptop, symbolising the cost of exclusion and the exhaustion of neurodivergent people in environments not built for them
by Chantal San Miguel 23 June 2026
Neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace goes beyond good intentions. Discover what true inclusion really means, who carries the cost of exclusion, and where change starts.
a dimly lit wooden desk with an empty chair and a half-closed laptop, symbolising the cost of exclusion and the exhaustion of neurodivergent people in environments not built for them
by Chantal San Miguel 23 June 2026
Neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace goes beyond good intentions. Discover what true inclusion really means, who carries the cost of exclusion, and where change starts.
a girl sitting on a dock at sunset with her knees drawn to her chest, symbolising the quiet experience of feeling misunderstood as a neurodivergent person
by Chantal San Miguel 21 April 2026
Why are neurodivergent people so often misunderstood? Discover the double empathy problem, how repeated misunderstanding affects self-trust, and how to rebuild it.
a woman sitting cross-legged on sand dunes looking into the distance, symbolising reflection and post-diagnosis grief in neurodivergent adults
by Chantal San Miguel 24 March 2026
Post-diagnosis grief is common after a late neurodivergent diagnosis. Discover why "what if" thoughts appear and how understanding can reshape your story.
a match with a fading flame against a dark background, symbolising the gradual exhaustion of neurodivergent burnout in women
by Chantal San Miguel 24 February 2026
Neurodivergent burnout in women goes deeper than stress. Discover how ADHD, autism, and AuDHD affect energy, emotions, and what real recovery looks like.
a night sky showing the Milky Way with the silhouettes of trees in the foreground, representing the balance between the grounded and expansive inner world of women with AuDHD
by Chantal San Miguel 20 January 2026
AuDHD in women is often overlooked and misdiagnosed. Discover how ADHD and autism overlap, why diagnoses are delayed, and what recognition can change.
a delicate lace mask resting on golden silk fabric, symbolising the hidden reality of ADHD and autistic masking and the beauty beneath the surface
by Chantal San Miguel 16 December 2025
ADHD and autistic masking starts early and costs deeply. Discover what masking really is, why neurodivergent people hide their true selves, and why unmasking matters.
a vintage pocket watch with roman numerals resting in sand, symbolising the idea that autistic women move through life in their own time and space
by Chantal San Miguel 18 November 2025
Autistic women often experience autism differently from the stereotypes. Discover what the spectrum really means, the strengths it brings, and why your own rhythm matters.
gold sparkles representing the reclaimed identity and inner light of women with late ADHD and autism diagnosis
by Chantal San Miguel 21 October 2025
A personal story of late ADHD and autism diagnosis in women - from masking and burnout to reclaiming identity as a neurodivergent woman.
a powerful wave crashing in the open ocean, symbolising the intensity of emotional regulation challenges in neurodivergent people
by Chantal San Miguel 23 September 2025
Emotional regulation as a neurodivergent person can feel overwhelming. Discover why big emotions hit so hard and how the window of tolerance can help.
pastel rainbow colors symbolising the diversity of human minds and neurodiversity
by Chantal San Miguel 19 August 2025
What is neurodiversity and why does it matter? Discover where the term comes from, what neurodivergent means, and how embracing brain differences creates a more inclusive world.
a blank notebook and pen on a wooden table, symbolising the start of an ADHD journey
by Chantal San Miguel 5 August 2025
ADHD isn’t a deficit - it’s a different way of thinking, feeling, and focusing. Discover why the name doesn’t fit and how strength lives behind the label.
a blank notebook and pen on a wooden table, symbolising the start of an ADHD journey
by Chantal San Miguel 23 July 2025
New to ADHD? Discover what ADHD really is, the 3 types, how it shows up in daily life, and why understanding your brain is the first step to thriving.