Autism and Alexithymia: Exploring the Connection
Autism and Alexithymia: Exploring the Connection
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Interoception's Impact on Neurodivergent People
We all learn about the five senses in elementary school, but did you know there are actually eight? In addition to the systems that...
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Effective Therapies and Interventions for Autistic Adults
Many people who are looking for therapy for autistic adults find it difficult to locate and even more difficult to identify what works....
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Autism and the Neurodiversity Paradigm - Changing the Conversation
It’s impossible to get an autism diagnosis without a gap between what is expected and a person’s ability to meet those expectations. But...
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Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults – How to Help Them Get Unstuck
Have you ever heard of pathological demand avoidance (PDA)? While not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5, it’s a set of personality and...
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Autism and Perfectionism - Learning to Embrace Imperfection
Perfectionism is a common trait among people on the autism spectrum, one that can be a double-edged sword. In this blog post, we'll...
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Best Gap Year Programs for Neurodivergent Students
In my post last week, I talked about different reasons you might want to take a gap year between high school and college or other...
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Should I Consider a Gap Year as a Neurodivergent Student?
Making decisions about the future is a big deal for any high school student, but if you are neurodivergent, the decision can be more...
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12 Ways to Calm Your Overactive Neurodivergent Mind - Part 2
Last week I talked about why neurodivergent people may be prone to an overactive mind. I introduced examples of repetitive thinking that...
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Why Neurodivergent People May Be More Prone to an Overactive Mind - Part 1
Welcome to the first part of my two-part series on neurodivergence and overactive minds. In this post, I'll be sharing some insights into...
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10 Mental Health Resources for Neurodivergent Teens and Adults
Are you looking for resources and support to help manage mental health issues related to neurodivergence? You’re not alone....
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Which Companies Hire Neurodivergent People?
Just because you're neurodivergent doesn't mean you can't find a great job with a great company. In fact, there are plenty of companies...
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What is Autistic Masking?
If you are autistic, you have probably experienced masking at some point in your life. Masking is a way of hiding your true self in order...
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Neurodiversity Inclusivity
This week's blog post is a topic near and dear to my heart. As a parent of a neurodivergent teen and someone with her own...
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What is Central Coherence and What Does it Have to Do With Autism?
Do you ever feel like your thoughts are just spinning around in circles and getting nowhere? If so, don't worry -- it's not just you;...
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How to Overcome Social Fatigue
If you're autistic, chances are you've experienced what is known as "social fatigue." This is a feeling of being drained from social...
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What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
For people who are especially sensitive to criticism or rejection, it can feel like their emotions are not within their control. Though...
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12 Ways to Gracefully Exit Conversations
Have you ever been in a situation where the conversation just keeps going and going, and you can’t figure out how to end it? Or maybe...
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How to Create New Habits by Leveraging Old Ones Through Habit Stacking
We’re all creatures of habit, and we tend to do things the same way day after day. But what if you wanted to break out of your routine...
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How to Improve Your Empathetic Listening Skills
Empathetic listening is an incredibly important skill, and it’s something that most people take for granted. It involves truly...
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