My ADHD Diagnosis (the backstory)
Hi, I’m Maryellen
Real life. Real parenting. Neurodiversity at home.
I’m a homeschool mom sharing what actually helps our neurodiverse family— simple, practical routines, visual tools, and honest stories. Everything here is tested at home so you can skip the guesswork.
I send one doable, real-life email every other week with new ideas, tools, and videos. On YouTube, I post one longer video each week, plus 2–3 Shorts to show quick wins and real-life routines.
A little about me
I’m Maryellen — homeschool mom, problem-solver, and believer in structure that flexes with real life. Our family lives the neurodiversity life daily (ADHD + autism across the crew), and I share what actually works for us—no shame, no perfection pressure.
- Family: 4 kids; most of us are ADHD/autistic
- What I make: simple routines, visual tools, real-life videos
- Goal: help busy neurodivergent families feel calmer, find resources, and know that they are not alone.
What you’ll find here
- Simple routines that actually work (mornings, school time, evenings, out-the-door).
- Visual supports & checklists you can print and tweak.
- What we use (home-tested tools and products—no fluff).
- Homeschool ideas for busy, neurodiverse families.
- Georgia resources, including the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver basics.
- Videos that show the real-life side of trying things at home.
What I believe
- Every brain is different—and that’s a strength.
- We can do hard things—and so can our kids.
- Simple beats perfect.
- Home-tested > internet-promised.
- Kindness, consent, and connection come first.
- Progress over perfection, always.
Start here
A few things I love (click to expand)
- Comfort foods: big salads, chicken wings, boiled crawfish, spaghetti, salmon, and (beef roast) rice & gravy.
- Travel vibes: We lived in Germany for 4.5 years and loved it! We also really miss the candy and how easy it was to travel to other countries.
- Hobbies: I have many and they rotate during different seasons of my life. Some current ones are baking sourdough and making kefir water and milk. I also love creating things – watercolor, Legos, loom knitting, and more. I’ve also been obsessed with books and reading since I was a little girl.