Learning how to untangle and move forward from shame is a challenging experience for many neurodiverse people. Your journey towards understanding autism, your experiences of prejudice, and societal expectations can all impact your relationship with shame. This is not always true. But, many neurodiverse women share these experiences. In turn, they share common challenges in overcoming shame.…
Dating on the Autism Spectrum: Why Knowing Yourself is Essential to Relationships
Our culture places a lot of importance on relationships.
We see romantic relationships everywhere we look. It may be in movies, TV shows, music, or even just walking down the street. It’s no wonder that so many of us think that having a romantic relationship is one of the most important things in life.…
Navigating Your LGBTQ+ Identity As A Neurodivergent Person
For many neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people, navigating your identity can be a challenge.
You may have grown up feeling like you couldn’t trust your instincts. The pressure from society and your family to conform to neurotypical AND heteronormative standards can be overwhelming. Because of this, it’s common for neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people to question themselves.…
What to Expect From Group Therapy for Neurodiverse Adults
Group therapy can be a great resource for anyone. But, it’s especially helpful for those who may not feel supported in their daily lives.
As a neurodiverse person, you may not have many spaces that allow you to explore and express yourself. Or, you may not feel like those around you actually understand your experiences.…
Shame and Autism: How Neurodiverse People Struggle With Feelings of Shame and How to Overcome It
Everyone struggles with feelings of shame now and then. But, shame is especially prevalent in the lives of neurodiverse people and others with autism. Shame can be triggered by other people, cultural expectations, and sometimes even our inner critic. It’s a powerful emotion that can have a negative impact on our lives in many ways.…
How to Support Neurodiverse Employees Once They’re on the Job
In our first part of a two-part series on supporting neurodiverse employees, we talked about neurodiversity-friendly hiring practices. Today we are going to talk more about how to support your neurodiverse employees who are already on the job. Or, after the hiring process.
It is vital to support your neurodiverse employees as you would support any employee.…
Autism and Extroversion
There are so many assumptions and stereotypes about autism and almost all of them are harmful in some way.
One that I’ve been thinking a lot about recently is the assumption that all autists are introverts and don’t like people. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Introversion and autism are NOT the same things!…
How the IFS Model Explains Medical Mistrust in Women with Autism
Your hands get clammy and you can’t stop shaking your leg. You know you need to stay present, but you keep going inward and freezing. Your brain seems to be running in slow motion or too fast, and you can’t process anything that’s said. If this sounds familiar as a woman with autism, trust me.…
Autism in Women: Why Speaking to a Medical Doctor can be Hard
You dread going to the doctor’s office, fearing they will not understand what you are trying to say.
You know your physical ailments have been minimized in the past, what can you do to make this time different? As a woman, you feel invalidated in the doctor’s office, and as an autistic woman, even more so.…
Supporting Neurodiverse Employees in the Workplace
One of your employees came to you and asked for accommodations for autism or ADHD. As a manager, you want to support your employee, but you realize you’re out of your depth. What accommodations are available? You wonder how your team navigates social situations to ensure they are comfortable. Luckily, you have come to the right place.…
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