You’ve gained some awareness where you are suspecting that you may be autistic. It may have started when a loved one suggested it, or the therapist you were seeing had mentioned it. You may have also come to this realization through your child’s diagnosis are you see similarities between their autistic traits and yours.…
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Autistic Professional
You’re struggling with imposter syndrome as an autistic professional and this confuses or frustrates you. At times you might feel highly competent in the workplace, and other times you’re afraid of being found out as a fake. You might have an inner critical voice calling you an “imposter”. Imposter syndrome is common in autistic people, especially those who are striving for success in the workplace or high-achieving.…
Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees
As an employer, creating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees is important so that everyone feels respected and valued. Employees can often feel unsupported if their needs are not taken into consideration, but also if they don’t feel understood. Having a workplace culture and systems in place that recognize the needs of neurodiverse employees is essential for success.…
Self-Appreciation: The Power of Acknowledging Your Inner Voice as an Autistic Woman
As an Autistic woman, it can be hard to listen to and honor your inner experience. Society can often teach you to ignore the inner voice that tells you what’s right for you, and instead focus on external sources of validation. It’s important to recognize that this inner voice is worth listening to.…
You’re Not Alone, Other Autistic Women Are Just Masking Too
You’re Not Alone, Other Autistic Women Are Just Masking Too
You feel as if you are the only autistic, neurodiverse woman in the sea of neurotypical women. At times, you feel alone and isolated. This could be because of your later life diagnosis and you’re coming to terms with what that means.…
The Benefits of Recharging: How Giving Space Can Improve Neurodiverse Partnerships
In any relationship, space can be viewed as a healthy and necessary part of the relationship dynamic. This is especially true when it comes to neurodiverse partnerships, such as those between a person with autism and a neurotypical partner. At times, a neurodiverse partner may feel more drained of energy than a neurotypical partner.…
Exploring Your Neurodiverse & LGBTQIA+ Identity: The Power of Community & Group Therapy
The process of exploring and understanding your identity is rarely a journey from point A to B. For many people, there isn’t a single destination or point of “arrival”. Rather, it is a continuous journey of self-discovery and learning how to express your identity in an authentic and meaningful way. This is true for both LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse identities, which is why for those who identify as both LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse this journey can be more complex to navigate.…
Holding Space for Yourself and Others Through LGBTQ+ Violence
Recent events have highlighted a larger pattern of violence against the LGBTQ+ community. This pattern affects everyone in the community, including neurodiverse individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Whether or not you have been “directly” impacted by violence or discrimination, the threat of violence undoubtedly impacts the way that LGBTQ+ people walk through the world.…
What is Neurodiverse-Affirming Therapy?
People who identify as being autistic, neurodiverse, or having neurodiverse traits are well aware of the pressures to fit into neurotypical standards.
Whether at school, work, with family, or with friends, there is often an expectation that neurodiverse individuals should mask their neurodiverse traits to fit in. And unfortunately, this expectation has historically been prevalent within the world of mental health and therapy as well.…
How does the Skills System help autistic children and adults with emotion regulation and executive functioning?
By: Regina Koller, LPCC
What emotions are you feeling? How intense are your emotions? Do you know what to do when your emotions spin out of control? Answering these sorts of questions can be very hard for autistic individuals.
Many people on the autism spectrum find it hard to even identify how they are feeling in the moment.…
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