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Maya Thakur

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Hi, I'm Maya and I'm a neurodivergence counsellor.

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7 articles published by this author.
Pain Intensity and Mood: Reading Body Signals Without Blaming Yourself
Body Signals

Pain Intensity and Mood: Reading Body Signals Without Blaming Yourself

Why pain can affect mood, focus, and overload in neurodivergent adults, and how to track pain patterns with more context.
Hormonal Symptom Patterns: Adjusting Capacity Expectations Around Your Cycle
Body Signals

Hormonal Symptom Patterns: Adjusting Capacity Expectations Around Your Cycle

How hormonal shifts can change sleep, mood, sensory tolerance, and executive function for neurodivergent people, and how to plan around those windows.
Shutdowns in Neurodivergent Adults: What They Are and How Recovery Works
Sensory Regulation

Shutdowns in Neurodivergent Adults: What They Are and How Recovery Works

Why shutdowns happen in autism and ADHD, how they differ from burnout or depression, and what low-demand recovery can look like.
Temperature Dysregulation and Neurodivergence: Why Small Changes Can Feel Huge
Sensory Regulation

Temperature Dysregulation and Neurodivergence: Why Small Changes Can Feel Huge

Why autistic and ADHD adults may struggle with heat, cold, and body-temperature shifts, plus practical comfort supports to plan ahead.
Energy Accounting: Why Neurodivergent Energy Works Differently
Wellbeing

Energy Accounting: Why Neurodivergent Energy Works Differently

Understanding the unique energy demands of neurodivergent life and practical frameworks for managing depletion.
Neurodivergent Mood: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of ADHD and Autism
Wellbeing

Neurodivergent Mood: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of ADHD and Autism

Exploring why neurodivergent mood works differently and practical strategies for emotional stability with ADHD and autism.