Blog

News, updates, how to's, stories and commentary from the Tiimo Team and our partners.

Apr 21, 2021

An intro to Sensory Processing Difficulties

What are sensory processing difficulties and what do they have to do with neurodiversity? Read on to find out more

— By Lorraine Scott Young, Brand Manager at Chewigem

Apr 13, 2021

Coping with Time Agnosia (Time Blindness) : an ode to burnt noodles

Most people with ADHD have some amount of time agnosia (or time blindness), which means that we don’t naturally have a strong feeling for the passage of time.

— By Maaya Hitomi, Maaya Hitomi is the ADHD Coach with a Master's in Psychology. They are the voice behind Structured Success @StructuredSucc

Apr 8, 2021

Interoception: all about the eighth sense

Sensory differences in interoception are common amongst neurodivergent people. Here’s why and why it matters.

— By Anna Fay Hermanson, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Apr 3, 2021

Autism awareness? We should be talking about burnout and compassion instead

Past World Autism Awareness weeks have been geared at helping neurotypicals understand what our lives are like, but autistic people don’t receive much understanding or compassion in return. What I really hope for in these periods of ‘awareness’, are for autistic adults to find some comfort and perhaps learn how to make sense of some aspects of their autistic identity.

— By Josefina Troncoso, Guest writer

Mar 24, 2021

Flexible Activities in app (iOS)

Tiimo is excited to launch flexible activities - activities that have no scheduled time and can be played and paused through the day

— By Melissa Würtz Azari, Designer and co-founder

Mar 23, 2021

Time blocking for ADHD'ers

Time blocking is a time management technique that makes our tasks and our time visible. Here’s why it can be so helpful for those with ADHD and how to implement it.

— By Maaya Hitomi, Maaya is an ADHD coach with a Master's in Psychology. They are the voice behind @StructuredSuccess

Mar 15, 2021

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

What are you doing with your workplace, school, or family to celebrate the incredible variation in the way our brains work and the important contributions neurodivergent people make in all of our communities?

— By Anna Fay Hermanson, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Mar 4, 2021

Eating Disorder Recovery, Autism & Sensory Sensitivity

The public resources for supporting my eating disorder recovery did not take into account my experiences and needs as an autistic and sensory sensitive person. This needs to change.

— By Josefina Troncoso, Guest writer

Feb 22, 2021

Neurodivergent people and time perception

As Neurodivergent people, there are many aspects of our neurological processing that diverge from the rest of the population, including how we sense time.

— By Agustina C.M., Guest writer

Feb 16, 2021

Chapter II of our Product Roadmap 🚀

We've already released some of the features promised in our last update and have added new ones to the wishlist, so we want to keep you posted on what's coming next in the Tiimo app.

— By Melissa Würtz Azari, Designer and co-founder

Feb 11, 2021

The Pomodoro Technique

How to get things done, help your focus and maintain your energy

— By Natasha De-Freitas, Community and Communications

Jan 25, 2021

What it's like getting through reverse seasonal affective disorder

I dread painfully warm summers and anticipate cool, cosy winters

— By Josefina Troncoso, Guest writer

Dec 28, 2020

Getting through Betwixmas

Tips on how to manage the period between Christmas and New Years if you’re Autistic

— By Lydia Wilkins, Guest writer

Dec 10, 2020

The Modern Woes of Adapting Through the Holidays: Tackling Anxieties and Impulses Around Money

How to manage your money and curb impulse spending this holiday season.

— By Maxime Weiss, Community Lead at Neuros, Guest writer

Nov 26, 2020

Tiimo partners with Kahoot!

Tiimo partners with Kahoot! to launch neurodiversity myth busting games to promote more inclusive learning environments and workplaces.

— By Natasha De-Freitas, Community and Communications

Nov 23, 2020

Dyspraxia: It’s more than not being able to ride a bike

What it was like growing up dyspraxic (and autistic) and undiagnosed

— By Josefina Troncoso, Guest writer

Oct 29, 2020

ADHD: the past, the present, the future

How has the understanding of and knowledge about ADHD changed over the years? (Hint: a lot!!) Read on for a historical account of ADHD, as well as research from 2020 about emotional dysregulation in honour of ADHD awareness month.

— By Anna Fay Hermandson, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Oct 7, 2020

Being Unknowingly Autistic at University

What it was like starting university without knowing I was autistic (and some tips if you’re starting out, too)

— By Josefina Troncoso, Guest writer

Aug 4, 2020

Introducing: Our Product Roadmap 🚀

Stay posted on exciting product changes coming very soon (checklists, moodtracking!) and a little later (flexible activities, calendar integration!) right here.

— By Melissa Würtz Azari, Designer and co-founder

Jun 30, 2020

Coming out in adulthood: I’m Autistic, in my 30s and I’m non-binary

Coming out as non-binary as an autistic adult

— By Laura Zdan, Host of the Not Neurotypical Podcast and creator of the Not Neurotypical Squad

Jun 21, 2020

Covid-19 & The Rise Of Uncertainty

Advice from an Autistic adult on dealing with uncertainty and change during the COVID-19 pandemic

— By Lydia Wilkins, Guest Writer from Mademoiselle Women - Documenting life on the Autistic Spectrum

Jun 11, 2020

Masters of Masking: Autistic Men Who Mask

Do autistic men and boys mask? What we know & what we need to find out about masking in autistic men.

— By Anna Fay Hermandson, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Apr 28, 2020

Tips for Autistic adults managing covid-19 quarantine challenges

Let’s put it bluntly: the lockdown is rough. It’s difficult, unpleasant, and frustrating for pretty much everyone. However, being Autistic adds an extra layer to this – though the specifics of course depend on where you sit on the spectrum.

— By Lydia Wilkins , Guest Writer from Mademoiselle Women - Documenting life on the Autistic Spectrum

Apr 16, 2020

Do you have a great idea for Tiimo? Where to go if you have a suggestion (or find a bug)

We’re a small company trying to make a big difference. We’re ten real people behind Tiimo. Get in touch with us if there’s something you’d love to see in the future, or if you find a bug in the Tiimo app. User feedback means the world to us!