If you’re like me, you understand the importance of sunscreen but loathe actually putting it on. These light, gentle, neurodivergent-friendly picks won’t leave you greasy, itchy, or overstimulated.

My ADHD brain loves motion. When it gets restless and madly asks for stimulation, I head out to drive. It gives me better control over my racing thoughts, helps me quit the inner noise, and holds me gently, without feeling like a rule or need. It makes my body feel safe and my brain go quiet. 

By the time I was 10, I was a road trip veteran. The hardest part of these trips was navigating the sensory experiences I couldn’t control. Until I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s, I didn't realize I was experiencing sensory sensitivities — a common part of neurodivergence. Identifying these sensitivities has allowed me to come up with ways to accommodate myself – including during road trips (most of which are solo these days). 

Music festivals used to feel impossible — until this one rewrote the rules. From quiet tents to consent workshops, here's how I found home on the dance floor.

Air travel can be tough for anyone, but even more so for people with sensory sensitivities. Luckily, airports are starting to take notice. More and more are designing spaces meant to soothe the senses. Here are a few that stood out to us.