Blog

Articles about everything neurodiverse. From up-to-date scientific researches on ADHD and autism, to love and romance on the spectrum, all about female masking, inspiring user stories, and much more.

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, 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 eight 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!

— By Anna Fay, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Apr 6, 2020

Film premier: ‘Amazing Kids' by animator Alex Amelines is out now ✨

The film is narrated by fourteen autistic kids, describing their experiences from their own perspective. We're thrilled to have supported the process of producing this film.

— By Anna Fay, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Apr 3, 2020

Supporting your child with autism or ADHD through the COVID-19 pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic is scary for everyone, not all people are impacted by the disruptions to daily life equally. Here are some tools to support your neurodiverse child.

— By Anna Fay, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Mar 25, 2020

Hvordan kan jeg planlægge hjemmeundervisning under COVID-19 karantænen? Vi har nogle tips.

Har du brug for hjælp til at planlægge dit barns hjemmeundervisning, så kan Tiimo hjælpe dig.

— By Anna Fay, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Mar 25, 2020

Wondering how to schedule school days in COVID-19 quarantine? We have some tips.

If you need help scheduling your child’s days in the wake of school closures, look no further, Tiimo can help.

— By Anna Fay, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Mar 4, 2020

Amazing news: There’s a new Tiimo app!

Important fixes, seamless user experience, and a super flexible development platform.

— By Anna Fay, Lead on partnerships & Community outreach

Feb 19, 2020

Kahoot! founders back Tiimo

Tiimo investors now include Jamie Brooker and Johan Brand. We couldn’t be more excited!

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

Feb 4, 2020

Success! Tiimo is fully-funded on Seedrs

Thanks to investments from over 230 individuals and businesses who see the transformative power of Tiimo, we’re currently overfunding on Seedrs.

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

Jan 22, 2020

Why isn’t Tiimo free?

In a dream world, Tiimo would be free. We want everyone who could use Tiimo to be able to use it forever.

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

Nov 8, 2019

Tiimo is crowdfunding

We have almost 1500 users from 49 different countries today, but we know that there are so many more people out there who could use Tiimo. So we're crowdfunding €340,000 to grow our impact - and you can join us!

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

Sep 4, 2019

Autism & communication

This is the first in a bi-monthly series written by voices within the autism community that we want to amplify. Jade Page is a UK-based mom to two kids with autism. This is her story about finding the right resources to support her kids with communication.

— By Jade Page, Guest Writer

Jul 23, 2019

Best in Neurodiversity - Top 10 Blogs You Should Read in 2019

One thing many blogs on neurodiversity have in common: Sharing stories and experiences.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager & Science Writer

May 14, 2019

Love, Romance, Relationship: On the Spectrum

Healthy romantic relationships yield physical and mental health benefits important to improved quality of life, yet many with ASC do not experience successful romantic relationships.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager & Science Researcher

Apr 11, 2019

Mindful Parenting: Mindfulness Technique for Children with ADHD

More studies show that mindfulness or meditation can have a positive effect on both the behavoir, impulsivity and hyperactivity of children and youngsters with ADHD.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager

Apr 4, 2019

Exercise and ADHD: How Physical Activity Boosts the Brain and Cognitive Performance

Physical activity have a positive effect on cognitive performance and executive function such as learning, problem solving and attention span.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager & Science Researcher

Mar 28, 2019

''I Don't Remember'': Why Verbal Reminders Don't Work

Studies show that verbal information is inferior compared to visual information. Visual reminders are much more effective than verbal, as visual reminders are both more memorable and increases the attention span.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager & Science Writer

Mar 21, 2019

Creativity Takes Courage: The Originality of the ADHD Mind

Research suggests that people with ADHD perform better than those without ADHD in tasks requiring creativity and originality.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager

Mar 14, 2019

Can Supplements improve hyperactivity, attention and impulsivity?

People with ADHD often lack magnesium and zinc and supplement of these vitamins may improve hyperactivity, impulsivity, attention and memory.

— By Ingibjörg Ferrer, Science Writer

Mar 8, 2019

The Art of Masking: Women with Autism

Women and girls with autism are masking their conditions to such a degree that they risk late or missed diagnosis. Masking symptoms of autism may help socially and professionally but may also harm the individuals in the process.

— By Charlotte Egeskov, Content Manager