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Which Executive Functioning Challenges Do You Struggle With?

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be naturally organized, goal-oriented, and focused, while others struggle with these...

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....

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...

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...

How a Body Double Can Help You Focus Better and Be More Productive

No, I'm not talking about the kind of body double who stands in for an actor during dangerous scenes or a political decoy who...

How We Got Our Teen to Do a Major Un-Fun Chore Without Complaining

My husband had been asking our 14-year-old son for three days to pick up his Legos that have lived all over the basement floor for about...

How to Get Autistic Kids to Brush Their Teeth (Works for Adults Too!)

Brushing one's teeth is essential to good health, but it's a deceptively complex process. For autistic kids, it can become a stressful...

7 Tips for Getting Challenging Kids (and Adults!) Out the Door in the Morning

Creating the environment for a smoother morning starts the night before. Use these tips to reduce conflict and experience a smoother...

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