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Wondering if it’s autism or trauma? Learn the key differences between autism and trauma symptoms in adults, and how to better understand your experience.

PDA- Persistent Drive for Autonomy - when the nervous system reacts to demands and loss of autonomy. Understanding the PDA experience for a Neurodivergent-affirming perspective.

What is a Sensory Profile? A sensory profile is a way of mapping out your sensory needs and preferences. It considers each sense, one by one, helping to identify your responsiveness to sensory input and determine your 'just right' sensory experience. This process can be done in a detailed and standardized way through an evaluation with a professional such as an Occupational Therapist. The evaluation tool, Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile, is commonly used to "measure sensory

Understanding AuDHD: overlaps, conflicts, strengths, and challenges of being Autistic and ADHD.

Autistic burnout is not just a momentary feeling of exhaustion; it is a profound and often prolonged state of mental, emotional, and physical fatigue. In this blog post, we will explore briefly what Autistic burnout is, common symptoms, common triggers, and most importantly, the steps involved in recovering from it. For a more in-depth look at Autistic burnout recovery, you'll find a link to the Autistic Burnout Recovery Workbook at the bottom of the page. Autistic Burnout Au

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, no matter your neurotype. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is no different. It is a perfect fit for some, and for others, it just doesn't land. IFS does land for me and it's the lense which all of my work is done with my clients and with myself. I'll share with you a brief overview of what it is and why I use it. I'll specifically share with you how it can be helpful for the Autistic wiring and experience and what to loo

So you think you're Autistic... now what? How long have you wondered? Have you had time to process or is this brand new to you? It's a lot to take in. Take your time, let it settle, you'll come out of the other side more whole, I promise. If you're reading this, chances are you're coming to this realization later in life, or maybe you know someone who is. Wow, does this answer a lot! Or at least you're hoping it does. It's exciting, relieving, scary, confusing, frustrating, a

What is Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy? Let’s start with the word Neurodiversity, as coined by Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist....

Overstimulation: What is it and why does it happen? What does overstimulation feel like it? What can you do about it?

**To see the most updated version of this post, visit "Surviving Therapy as a Neurodivergent Person." How to get the most out of therapy as a HSP As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) you have unique gifts and needs. There are barriers to getting these needs met and your gifts seen by others. Although more likely to be seen for who you are in therapy, this barrier does still exist. Unless a therapist is a HSP themself, has studied the trait in-depth, or is in a close relationshi