Understanding cognitive flexibility—our ability to adapt, shift our thinking, and find alternative ways forward. Explore how cognitive flexibility and inflexibility affect problem-solving, emotional regulation, and everyday life, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

Cognitive development does not always show up in marks or academic performance. This article explores how everyday behaviours, such as humour and even lying, can reflect emerging thinking skills— along with a reflective checklist to help you notice these signs.