Neurodivergent individuals — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences — experience cognitive reappraisal at higher rates and in distinctive ways.
Why Neurodivergent People Have Higher Cognitive Reappraisal Rates
- Navigating a world designed for neurotypical people creates chronic stress
- Masking neurological differences is psychologically costly and drives cognitive reappraisal
- Sensory processing differences can make cognitive reappraisal triggers more intense
- Social difficulties associated with neurodivergence can increase isolation and cognitive reappraisal
How Cognitive Reappraisal Presents Differently in Neurodivergent People
In autistic people, cognitive reappraisal may be expressed through behavioral changes rather than verbal report. In ADHD, cognitive reappraisal may be difficult to distinguish from executive function difficulties.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Cognitive Reappraisal Treatment
Effective cognitive reappraisal treatment for neurodivergent people adapts standard approaches to accommodate sensory, communication, and processing differences. Find therapists with specific neurodivergent experience.