The Thrive Autism Coaching Blog

Explore interoception's role in daily life, especially for neurodivergent individuals, and learn why this lesser-known sense is crucial for

Learn about ways that autistic adults can improve their quality of life.

Learn the different ways humans have discussed autism and neurodivergence, from the medical and social models of disability to the neurodive

Learn what pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is, PDA symptoms in adults, and how to support and deal with PDA in adults who match this pro

Explore the complex relationship between autism and perfectionism and learn to embrace imperfection for a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Learn what options exist for taking a gap year in addition to the benefits that come from taking one. Discover a gap year program that works

Are you a neurodivergent student thinking of taking a gap year? Learn the signs that can suggest whether you are ready for college or not.

Now that we know what causes neurodivergent people to have overactive minds, let's look at 12 ways to calm them, from meditation to ditching

Explore why those with autism, ADHD, and AuDHD may be prone to an overactive mind. Learn about theories, triggers, and types of repetitive t

Are you looking for neurodivergent support and other mental health resources for neurodivergent adults? If yes, then check out this list!

Struggling to find work as a neurodivergent person? If yes, then read this list of neurodivergent friendly companies plus other helpful reso

Discover what autistic masking is, why many autistic individuals feel compelled to mask, its impacts, and how you can unmask yourself.

What is neurodiversity, what are the signs, is it a disability, why should we be more inclusive, and how do we do it?

Learn what central coherence is, what it means to have a weak central coherence, and how you can improve your central coherence.

Discover what social fatigue is, why it's more common in autistic individuals, its signs, and tips for overcoming it if you have it.

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria with ADHD and autism is a common experience. Learn how it presents itself, and how to provide support.

Starting conversations is hard enough, but learning how to end a conversation politely will increase your confidence in starting them. Learn

We’re all creatures of habit, and we tend to do things the same way day after day. But what if you want to break out of your routine and create a new habit? Often if we can come up with a plan, we struggle mightily to execute the plan. New Year's resolutions anyone? This is where habit stacking can be helpful. Habit stacking is a method of reducing the friction of creating a new habit and increasing chances for success by leveraging what you are already doing without effort.

Learn what empathic listening is, how it can be challenging for autistic individuals, and how they can improve their empathic listening skil

I speak with many adults who suspect they are on the autism spectrum. Often their child has been recently diagnosed, and they can relate to the challenges that resulted in the diagnosis, or they may have read something about autism that really resonated with them. They often ask themselves if it makes sense to pursue a formal diagnosis or not. Quick Summary An adult autism diagnosis can be a helpful label  when it increases self-understanding and points you toward the right k