Doodling Benefits for Neurodivergents
Doodling Benefits for Neurodivergents (and how I let my brain and pens loose on my living room blinds) Recently I've been working on filling my home with lots of dopamine inducing essence. Bright colours, collections on show, space for our hobbies like Dungeons and Dragons, reading and gaming. After decorating, I realised my blinds in the living room were all wrong but they were fitted to our odd dimensions and my budget was nil. So, I smooshed paint I had left over from Leo's room, a pale yellow, got a couple of acrylic black pens and said yes to an outlandish silly idea. I doodled the blinds into a big scratchy happy fantasy map. Doodles are so brilliant as an outlet even without a creative project to like this. Doodling is more than just scribbles on a page; it's a powerful tool that can bring joy, calmness, and a sense of accomplishment to neurodivergent individuals. Whether you're on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, or any other neurodiverse condition, here are s...