Many Autistic adults continue to struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, and sensory overwhelm, despite engaging in weekly therapy. If this is your experience it may because you are out of alignment with your true self. Below I have listed some strategies that will help you become more aligned and reduce issues with mood, burnout, […]
Looking to Build Friendships as an Autistic Adult?
Here are some quick, practical tips for autistic adults looking to build real friendships: Start small and consistent – Join a regular activity or group that matches your interests (e.g., book clubs, gaming meetups, hobby classes). Repeated contact builds familiarity and trust. Quality over quantity – Focus on one or two connections rather than trying […]
Why Getting an Autism Evaluation as an Adult Can Be Life-Changing
If you’ve ever felt like the world operates on a different frequency than you do—like you’re constantly decoding social norms, masking your natural reactions, or wondering why certain things feel overwhelming—you’re not alone. For many adults, discovering that autism might be part of their story comes after years (or even decades) of feeling “different” without […]
Why You Should Get Comprehensive Autism Evaluation as an Adult?
Autism may be difficult to diagnose and it can be confused with other neuropsychological conditions, such as Social Pragmatic Language Delays, Anorexia, Nonverbal Learning Disability and more. Comprehensive assessments evaluate for co-occurring developmental differences and psychological diagnoses. Many cheap and quick testing sites only give tests for Autism but do not seek to rule-out any […]
Autism in Girls and Women: Why It’s Often Overlooked
Autism is commonly associated with boys, leading to a significant under diagnosis in girls and women. This discrepancy arises from differences in how autism presents across genders and how diagnostic criteria have historically been based on male traits. As a result, many autistic girls and women go undiagnosed or receive a diagnosis much later in […]
Why a Neuropsychological Evaluation Is Superior to an Autism-Specific Evaluation for Diagnosing Autism
When seeking a diagnosis for Autism, many individuals consider an Autism-specific evaluation. However, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is often the superior choice. While an Autism-specific assessment focuses primarily on identifying traits associated with Autism, a neuropsychological evaluation provides a broader, more detailed understanding of an individual’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Here’s why this matters. […]
How Autism Masking May Interfere With Getting a Diagnosis
Autism has long been misunderstood, and historically, the diagnostic criteria were based on a narrow understanding of the condition. This created a risk that individuals who mask their symptoms may not meet the classic criteria for diagnosis. Below are a few key ways masking interferes with the diagnostic process: Delayed or Missed Diagnosis Masking can […]
Autism Rumination: What It Is & How to Stop Doing It
Rumination involves obsessively thinking about negative experiences and feelings. Some people replay events that occurred in the past, while others worry about situations that could potentially occur in the future. Rumination tends to have a snowball effect—certain diagnoses (including Autism Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) can cause someone to ruminate, and rumination can in […]
The 5 Best Therapies for Those on the Autism Spectrum
Autism is a mental health disorder that affects both children and adults. It causes people to behave in certain ways that are considered “abnormal” and make interaction with others very difficult. While there is no cure for autism, there are treatments that have been shown to help people, including children, improve their social interactions. The […]
Do Fidget Spinners Actually Help ADHD?
They are beloved by children everywhere and a thorn in the paw of many teachers and parents. Fidget spinners have been flying off store shelves in recent years, touted as a gadget that can help reduce anxiety and treat symptoms of ADHD in young children. But are fidget spinners everything they’re cracked up to be? […]
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