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Many neurodivergent people (such as people with ADHD, autism/ASC, or giftedness) later say something in therapy that’s strikingly consistent: “I actually knew as a child.” Not as a clear diagnosis, but as an undercurrent. A sense of being different. Of not quite keeping up. Of having to try harder to reach the same things. And most of all: not being able to explain why.

There's a moment when you realize that being different isn't a curse but a gift. A moment when you feel: this is who I am, and that's okay. It's like a Ferrari finally getting the right fuel - your strength only truly comes into its own when you accept yourself as you are.

The antique cabinet: understanding the gifted mind

Your four-year-old toddler stands in the playground. While other children run around happily together, she stands on the sidelines. Not because she doesn't want to play, but because she first wants to analyze all possible routes. She observes, thinks, plans. Her brain is working at full speed, like a Ferrari reving at the traffic light.