BrainPower Neurodevelopmental Center

BrainPower Neurodevelopmental Center offering assessment services for autism, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental disorders for Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois

Aphantasia is a condition in which people do not visualize, or see, images in their minds. This rare way of processing i...
03/11/2026

Aphantasia is a condition in which people do not visualize, or see, images in their minds. This rare way of processing information and recalling memories affects about four percent of people. Close your eyes and imagine a fluffy cat. What color is the cat? What is the cat doing? When asked such questions, many people will conjure up a lifelike visual image. But others do not. People with aphantasia know they are thinking of a cat. They can even describe what a cat generally looks like. But they do so without “seeing” a cat in their mind. Instead of using their ‘mind’s eye,’ someone with aphantasia may think using words, numbers or ideas.

Brain scans show that people with aphantasia respond differently to sounds than people who use mental imagery.

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Selective mutism (SM) is a mental health condition where you can’t talk in certain situations because of fear or anxiety...
03/10/2026

Selective mutism (SM) is a mental health condition where you can’t talk in certain situations because of fear or anxiety. It usually affects young children, but it can also affect adolescents and adults.

This condition is more than being shy, bashful or timid. SM is an anxiety disorder. It can overlap with other anxiety-related conditions and have lingering effects later in life.

How common is selective mutism?

SM is fairly rare. It affects less than 1% of people (across all age groups). It almost always begins in childhood around age 5, often coming to attention soon after a child starts preschool, kindergarten or grade school. It’s less common — but still possible — in teenagers and adults.

SM seems to affect women about twice as often as men. However, that number may be skewed because of bias or stereotypes about how talkative people should be based on their s*x. More research is necessary to determine if the disparity is accurate.

SM is rare overall, but it’s especially rare in adults. You might recognize the symptoms of it in yourself, or you might recognize them in your child (or a child you care for). Everyone with a diagnosis can benefit from treatment, regardless of age. (Cleveland Clinic)

Alexithymia, or "emotional blindness," is a subclinical trait (~10% of people) characterized by severe difficulty identi...
03/09/2026

Alexithymia, or "emotional blindness," is a subclinical trait (~10% of people) characterized by severe difficulty identifying, processing, and describing emotions, often confusing them with physical sensations. It stems from genetic factors, trauma, or neurological conditions. Treatment involves psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral or mindfulness-based approaches, to build emotional awareness.

Signs & Symptoms: Inability to identify feelings, limited imagination, externally oriented thinking, and poor empathy. Individuals may feel physical sensations (e.g., racing heart) without connecting them to emotions like fear or stress.

Types: While not formally categorized into rigid types, it is often described as having primary (trait-like/genetic) or secondary (state-like/trauma-induced) characteristics.

Causes: It can be caused by genetic factors, traumatic experiences (PTSD), or brain injuries. It frequently co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Long-Term Effects: Untreated, it can lead to chronic, unresolved emotional conflicts, which may manifest as physical symptoms (pain, fatigue) or severe strained relationships.

Treatment: Therapy is the primary approach, focusing on enhancing emotional intelligence. Techniques include identifying bodily sensations, using emotion wheels, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. (Psychology Today ❤️)

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03/08/2026

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Thank you, as always, Joy of Autism! ❤️
03/08/2026

Thank you, as always, Joy of Autism! ❤️

03/07/2026

Is it Dysgraphia, ADHD, or both?

High-quality writing depends on handwriting , spelling, working memory, and executive function, which are often challenging for children with ADHD. Evidence supports that children with ADHD often have specific difficulties in written expression that include :

*Poor overall legibility
*Poor organization of written material within the space available
*Poor spacing within and between words
*Inconsistent letter size and shape
*Poor margin alignment
*Frequent erasures
*Pressured writing
*Difficulty spelling
*Lack of capitals and punctuation
*Frequent omissions of letters or words
*Difficulties in planning/organizing ( idea generation, what they want to write)
*Problems organizing thoughts, prioritizing, and sequencing
*Poor speed of output

For helpful interventions for students with ADHD experiencing handwriting problems, visit: https://ot4adhd.com/2022/08/12/adhd-and-written-expression/

How daylight saving throws offs sleep cyclesSince transitions into and out of DST alter the times in which we are expose...
03/07/2026

How daylight saving throws offs sleep cycles
Since transitions into and out of DST alter the times in which we are exposed to natural light, circadian misalignment can occur in our bodies on these two days of the year.
When we experience darker morning and lighter evenings – like we do each March when clocks “spring” forward – our sleep-wake cycles are delayed. This can make us feel extra tired in the morning and abnormally alert at night.
Circadian misalignment can contribute to sleep loss and “sleep debt,” or “sleep deficit,” which is when you sleep less than your body needs. Sleep debt accumulates over time and can negatively impact your health.
Some sleep experts suggest that the desynchronization of our internal clocks caused by DST is associated with a slew of physical and behavioral risk factors, most of which are also linked to long-term sleep disruption. They include:
Cardiovascular events
Depression
Diabetes
Injuries, such as car accidents, caused by sleeplessness
Moodiness and irritability
Obesity and weight gain

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Studies suggest that girls and women are likely to be diagnosed with ADHD significantly later than boys and men. Boys ar...
03/06/2026

Studies suggest that girls and women are likely to be diagnosed with ADHD significantly later than boys and men. Boys are around 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD in childhood compared to girls. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD for the first time in adulthood.

Dyscalculia is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental learning disability affecting a person's ability to understand, process, a...
03/05/2026

Dyscalculia is a lifelong, neurodevelopmental learning disability affecting a person's ability to understand, process, and remember number-based information, math facts, and calculation procedures. It is often called "math dyslexia," affecting 3-7% of people, and is typically diagnosed via psychoeducational evaluations. Symptoms include poor number sense, difficulty counting/telling time, and slow mental math.

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03/04/2026

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03/03/2026

🧠 Autism is a *pattern* of differences, and not just one or two things. We often recognize and diagnose kids who externalize their emotions and differences, while missing or underdiagnosing kids who are internalizers. These kids often hide or minimize their traits and “fly under the radar” because they are “good.”

Want to learn more about the patterns of differences associated with Autism? Comment Autism ⤵️ and I’ll send you a FREE list of traits ♾️

👋🏼 If this post describes your child, it does not automatically mean your child is Autistic, because most of these listed aren’t core traits, but are often a result of hiding or masking core traits.

With that said, kids described in this picture would absolutely benefit from clinical evaluation, and support (anxiety and autism or both is the likely diagnosis).

ADHD in women frequently presents with inattentive, internal symptoms rather than outward hyperactivity, often leading t...
03/02/2026

ADHD in women frequently presents with inattentive, internal symptoms rather than outward hyperactivity, often leading to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis with anxiety/depression. Key traits include chronic disorganization, forgetfulness, emotional dysregulation, hyperfocus, and intense internal mental chaos. Women often "mask" their symptoms, leading to exhaustion.

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