Let’s face it, dating, especially when you’re neurodiverse, is hard. Dating requires social skills that many individuals with autism struggle with. This often causes them to feel very overwhelmed and anxious about the whole process. Today, I want to share why I recommend my clients with autism work on themselves before focusing their attention on finding a partner and being in a relationship. …
Being Single On Valentine’s Day When You’re on the Autism Spectrum
Being single on Valentine’s Day is hard, rather you are neurodiverse or neurotypical. Many individuals with high-functioning autism want to find love and be in a relationship. So, being single on Valentine’s Day serves as a painful reminder of their loneliness. However, this holiday doesn’t have to be depressing and sad.…
The Importance of Self-Advocacy When You’re on the Autism Spectrum
When you’re on the autism spectrum you may feel like an alien sometimes. Like no one on earth understands you. This makes it hard to function in a neurotypical world. You want to fit in, but that’s not easy for you. Sometimes, the harder you try and push yourself to fit in, the more uncomfortable you feel.…
I Was Diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism, Now What?
*August 2023 Update:*
When this blog was initially written, we used the term “high-functioning autism” since this was commonly used at the time. As time has changed, this term is now understood to be outdated, misleading, and harmful. This was previously used to describe individuals with autism who displayed relatively strong verbal and cognitive abilities.…
Understanding High-Functioning Autism
As an autism expert, I was recently asked to define high-functioning autism. However, that term is more nuanced than you may expect. So today, I will offer some insight into neurodiversity and the terms associated with autism.
High-functioning Autism vs. Low-functioning Autism
Society and the medical community’s understanding of autism have evolved over the last 50 years.…
An Autism Therapist Reflects on 2020 & Offers Hope for 2021
As I think about ringing in the new year, I found happiness in the hope I feel for the new year. It no secret that 2020 was a wild year. It often felt like life was completely turned upside down. Suddenly my familiar routines and activities became impossible and I was left to figure out the new normal of social distancing.…
Women with Autism and Depression
Welcome back to our two-part blog series on autism and depression. Women on the autism spectrum frequently experience depression. This is largely due to the loneliness that comes from feeling like they don’t fit in or belong with other girls or women their age. After a while, they internalize this pain and begin to think that there’s something wrong with them and that’s why they don’t fit in. …
Autism and Depression
Autism and depression are two things that commonly co-inside. When you’re on the autism spectrum life can feel lonely and frustrating. You perceive the world differently than your neurotypical peers and sometimes your personalities and interests don’t align. This means there may be frequent misunderstandings and hurt feelings in your interactions with others.…
Autism and Anxiety: Your Social Battery
Do you ever get home from work or school and just feel completely wiped out? Dealing with daily social demands is draining. You have no energy to do anything and you’re already stressed about having to interact with others tomorrow. Perhaps, this feeling is negatively affecting your overall happiness, social life, or work.…
Autism and Trauma: Bullying
Welcome back to our blog series on autism and trauma. Today we will discuss bullying. This is a very important and emotionally charged topic for many of our clients at Open Doors Therapy. Many if not most individuals on the autism spectrum have experienced or are still experiencing bullying, even as adults. …
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