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• What Is Twice Exceptional (2e)? Understanding Giftedness + ADHD in South Asian Families in Ontario

  

  Why does my child seem brilliant… but also constantly struggling? They grasp complex ideas quickly.They ask deep, philosophical questions.Teachers say they’re “so smart.” And yet: They forget homework.They melt down over small frustrations.They procrastinate.They seem capable — but inconsistent. If this sounds familiar, your child (or even you) may be twice exceptional, also known as…

  Krishna Vora

  February 18, 2026

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• Neurodiversity Key Terms: Understanding the Language That Celebrates Diverse Minds

  

  Neurodiversity Key Terms Understanding the Language That Celebrates Diverse Minds As the conversation around mental health evolves, so too does our understanding of the rich tapestry of human neurodiversity. Rooted in the belief that neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome are part of natural human variation, the neurodiversity movement calls for…

  Krishna Vora

  May 9, 2025

  adhd, autism, Mental Health

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• Cultural Humility in Psychotherapy

  

  Moving to a whole new country in my late 20s was quite a journey. I was suddenly hyperaware of different aspects of my identity, and didn’t know how to make sense of how I relate to the people and the systems around me. Therein began my search to revisit my identity and decolonize some aspects…

  Krishna Vora

  January 12, 2023

  Cultural Competence, Mental Health, South Asian Mental Health

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