High intelligence disorders
High intelligence disorders. Research shows that highly intelligent people are susceptible to disorders - but which ones? And why? What are high intelligence "disorders"? First of all, I've a bone…
Self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis is usually where we start. Getting a diagnosis of giftedness, autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergence usually involves self-diagnosis, professional diagnosis, and/or peer-review diagnosis. Even to follow the professional diagnosis…
Twice-exceptional adults
What does twice-exceptional mean? When giftedness co-occurs with other neurotypes or 'learning disabilities/difficulties' people are known as twice-exceptional. Exceptional - or an exception - through giftedness, and exceptional through the…
Therapy for Gifted Adults
When looking for therapy for gifted adults, at the very least, you need a specialist who knows what giftedness is. You need someone who knows the kind of mind you…
Depression In Gifted Adults
Depression in gifted adults is incredibly common. In fact, some of us wonder whether it’s possible to be happy, given our intelligence. It seems insurmountable. But it doesn’t have to…
Intelligent but lonely
So you're intelligent but lonely. What’s that all about, then? It’s one of those smart person problems: the lonely genius syndrome. Put simply, highly intelligent people often feel lonely. Sometimes,…
Intuition: science’s secret weapon?
Intuition. Is it, perhaps, science's dirty little secret? The number of intuitive scientists - and other tech peeps - I've met is.... HIGH. The number of sciencey peeps who'll publicly…
Helping sensitive intelligent children
When it comes to helping sensitive, intelligent children, one of the most frequent questions I hear from people interested in my work is "do you work with children?" I don't…
Are you sensitive or sensitised?
You've heard it too many times already. "Urgh, you're so sensitive" "Why do you have to take everything so seriously? So personally?" "What are you worried about that for?" Annoying,…
Intelligent people and counsellors
When happens when highly intelligent people and counsellors meet? As well as the good stuff, there are a few common problems that can crop up. Let's take a look at…