Article: "Beyond the Map: Neurodivergent Planning as a Nervous System Strategy"

The Map After the "Real Plan"
Christina Knepper, LCSW-C 10/09/25 Beyond the Map: Neurodivergent Planning as a Nervous System Strategy Here’s an idea about planning for neurodivergence… and it’s more than just making lists and following. When my son was anxious about a new plan to stay after school to walk home with his friends, this was a big big deal… I won’t go into the increasing anxiety it produced for 48 hours… but take my word for it. All I said on repeat was, “Let’s make a plan,” and he ran with it—made a map, and...