If you know you need routines but don’t know where to begin:

Whether you’re autistic, manage ADHD, have a neurodivergent combination of autism and ADHD, or you just need help making routines — this video covers the foundations I’ve found and built to manage and make routines in my own life autistic.

They’re pretty darn good. The best I can ask is that you give them a try. I’m no natural at this, but it’s my best and least-followed advice. You deserve routines that serve YOU! Index:

0:00 – why people don’t listen to my best routine advice

4:17 – routines are important and here is why

7:25 – routine opposition

9:20 – what you need BEFORE routines

1:28 – the KINDS of routines you actually need

16:32 – you need tools, use these

19:20 – imposing order, micro routines, building strength

22:11 – my best and least popular routine builders

24:25 – how you and I turn routine failure into routine success