Research suggests that neurodiverse individuals may be more likely to identify as gender diverse. This may stem from a greater comfort with questioning societal norms and exploring personal identity, as neurodiverse individuals often experience the world differently.

As a play-based child therapist, I often witness the transformative power of play in helping children process emotions, build resilience, and restore regulation. But what’s often overlooked is how play can also be an incredibly effective tool for adults—especially parents—facing the very real experience of burnout.

If you’ve ever felt like the world is constantly demanding things from you—things that seem easy for everyone else but completely...