Ilse Gevaert
@growingwithilse.bsky.social
Psychologist & Coach | Creative Soul | Neurodiversity Advocate
www.resilientminds.blog
www.resilientminds.blog
Neurodivergent people aren’t an exception.
They are an essential part of humanity’s design.
It’s time our systems caught up.
They are an essential part of humanity’s design.
It’s time our systems caught up.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Neurodivergent people aren’t an exception.
They are an essential part of humanity’s design.
It’s time our systems caught up.
They are an essential part of humanity’s design.
It’s time our systems caught up.
Imagine the world we could build if we stopped forcing neurodivergent minds to shrink —
and instead designed environments where they could thrive.
Flexible learning.
Flexible work.
Flexible communication.
Environments that honor focus, flow, creativity, rest, and authenticity.
and instead designed environments where they could thrive.
Flexible learning.
Flexible work.
Flexible communication.
Environments that honor focus, flow, creativity, rest, and authenticity.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Imagine the world we could build if we stopped forcing neurodivergent minds to shrink —
and instead designed environments where they could thrive.
Flexible learning.
Flexible work.
Flexible communication.
Environments that honor focus, flow, creativity, rest, and authenticity.
and instead designed environments where they could thrive.
Flexible learning.
Flexible work.
Flexible communication.
Environments that honor focus, flow, creativity, rest, and authenticity.
But today, we put those same minds into rigid systems and then wonder why they struggle.
The truth?
It’s not the people. It’s the system.
If 1 in 5 people think differently, then the “standard” is no longer standard.
It’s outdated.
The truth?
It’s not the people. It’s the system.
If 1 in 5 people think differently, then the “standard” is no longer standard.
It’s outdated.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
But today, we put those same minds into rigid systems and then wonder why they struggle.
The truth?
It’s not the people. It’s the system.
If 1 in 5 people think differently, then the “standard” is no longer standard.
It’s outdated.
The truth?
It’s not the people. It’s the system.
If 1 in 5 people think differently, then the “standard” is no longer standard.
It’s outdated.
For thousands of years, humans survived because we had different kinds of brains working together:
– some scanning for danger,
– some creating tools,
– some building new solutions,
– some connecting the group,
– some spotting patterns others couldn’t see.
– some scanning for danger,
– some creating tools,
– some building new solutions,
– some connecting the group,
– some spotting patterns others couldn’t see.
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
For thousands of years, humans survived because we had different kinds of brains working together:
– some scanning for danger,
– some creating tools,
– some building new solutions,
– some connecting the group,
– some spotting patterns others couldn’t see.
– some scanning for danger,
– some creating tools,
– some building new solutions,
– some connecting the group,
– some spotting patterns others couldn’t see.
It’s very disorienting finding out that certain people lack empathy or remorse. Yes, autism is a form of neurodivergence. Welcome to the tribe ☺️
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s very disorienting finding out that certain people lack empathy or remorse. Yes, autism is a form of neurodivergence. Welcome to the tribe ☺️
The goal isn’t to tone yourself down, but to learn to honor your intensities:
to ground them, balance them, and let them guide you toward purpose, compassion, and authenticity.
💡 Sensitivity is not weakness.
It’s wisdom in high resolution.
to ground them, balance them, and let them guide you toward purpose, compassion, and authenticity.
💡 Sensitivity is not weakness.
It’s wisdom in high resolution.
October 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The goal isn’t to tone yourself down, but to learn to honor your intensities:
to ground them, balance them, and let them guide you toward purpose, compassion, and authenticity.
💡 Sensitivity is not weakness.
It’s wisdom in high resolution.
to ground them, balance them, and let them guide you toward purpose, compassion, and authenticity.
💡 Sensitivity is not weakness.
It’s wisdom in high resolution.
Sensitivity is not weakness. The same sensitivity that overwhelms can also fuel creativity, empathy, and innovation. It’s extraordinary. ✨
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sensitivity is not weakness. The same sensitivity that overwhelms can also fuel creativity, empathy, and innovation. It’s extraordinary. ✨
As allies, friends, parents, teachers, and employers, we can shift the narrative by asking:
· “What would make this space easier for you?”
· “Do you need a break?”
· “How can we adjust this together?”
· “What would make this space easier for you?”
· “Do you need a break?”
· “How can we adjust this together?”
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As allies, friends, parents, teachers, and employers, we can shift the narrative by asking:
· “What would make this space easier for you?”
· “Do you need a break?”
· “How can we adjust this together?”
· “What would make this space easier for you?”
· “Do you need a break?”
· “How can we adjust this together?”
And here’s the truth: it often gets harder with age.
Years of masking, stress, and responsibility can lower tolerance and leave people drained.
Years of masking, stress, and responsibility can lower tolerance and leave people drained.
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
And here’s the truth: it often gets harder with age.
Years of masking, stress, and responsibility can lower tolerance and leave people drained.
Years of masking, stress, and responsibility can lower tolerance and leave people drained.
✨ They feel safe.
✨ They build momentum.
✨ They boost confidence.
✨ And they create a genuine sense of control.
Whether you’re building habits, healing, or growing, this is the path that works. For everyone.
One small step at a time.
Whether you’re building habits, healing, or growing, this is the path that works. For everyone.
One small step at a time.
September 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
✨ They feel safe.
✨ They build momentum.
✨ They boost confidence.
✨ And they create a genuine sense of control.
Whether you’re building habits, healing, or growing, this is the path that works. For everyone.
One small step at a time.
Whether you’re building habits, healing, or growing, this is the path that works. For everyone.
One small step at a time.