Welcome back to my blog series about Loneliness and autism. Last week, we discussed how women are more likely to feel lonely when they are on the spectrum. But, working professionals with autism are also very likely to experience loneliness at work. I look forward to talking about this in more depth with you.…
My blog is all about neurodiversity. I have written many blog series on different aspects of neurodiversity, such as social skills in the workplace, women with autism, and navigating college on the spectrum. You're welcome to visit my list of blog series to find the blog series that interest you most.
Loneliness and Autism: Neurodiverse Women
A common emotion that most of my autistic clients share is loneliness. This is an especially challenging emotion to live with. Today, I wanted to take some time to discuss why women on the autism spectrum are predisposed to loneliness. Then, I will share how my Neurodiverse Women’s Group provides a community of support. …
Autism and Police Interactions
Welcome back to my blog series on autism and police brutality. Last week, I shared with you my take on the Black Lives Matter Movement as an autism therapist. I realize that as an autistic person or a parent of an autistic teen or young adult, you may worry about having the social skills to interact appropriately if you were ever stopped by the police.…
Reflections on BLACK LIVES MATTER from an Autism Therapist
As you know, I am an autism therapist and I write a blog on neurodiversity. My heart has been moved by the Black Lives Matter Movement. So, today I wanted to speak about this topic.
I became an autism therapist because I am drawn to trying to understand people on a deeper level.Reimagine, Retool, and Re-up: Thoughts on the Black Lives Matter Movement From an Autism Parent
Twice-Exceptional Teens & Adults with Autism: ASD and the Problem With Avoidance
Welcome back to my blog series. The prior blogs in my series discussed challenges, misconceptions and parenting of a twice-exceptional teen or adult with autism. This week we will explore the problem with avoidance in individuals with ASD. Avoidance is the common go-to strategy for handling challenging situations for many twice-exceptional teens and adults with autism.
…Things You Should Know About Individual Online Autism Therapy
I’ve had many people ask me whether online therapy, compared to in-person therapy, can still help my clients with autism.
Let me first explain who I work with and the kind of work I do. Then, you will understand why online therapy works for my autism therapy practice.
Autism Therapy for Neurodiverse Adults and Teens
As a psychologist, I work with neurodiverse adults and teens, and autism parents.
Twice-Exceptional Teens & Adults with Autism: Parenting a Twice-Exceptional Child
Welcome back to my blog series on twice-exceptional teens and adults. Last week, we explored self-defeating beliefs and misconceptions. This week we will explore how to support yourself and your twice-exceptional loved one.
Parents of autistic individuals their own support during their child’s late high school years and transition to adulthood.…
Twice-Exceptional Teens & Adults with Autism: People with Autism Are Misunderstood
Welcome back to my blog series discussing twice-exceptional teens and adults. This week we will further explore self-defeating and negative misconceptions of a twice-exceptional teen or adult with autism.
Last week I introduced and explored the concept of uneven profiles in twice-exceptional people. I discussed how the uneven cognitive and behavioral profile shows up in people with autism and Asperger’s.…
Twice-Exceptional Teens & Adults with Autism: Specialist Thinkers
Welcome to this month’s blog series that discusses teens and adults who are twice-exceptional. This means, they are both gifted and on the autism spectrum. In this series, I will discuss what it is like being twice-exceptional, the challenges and strengths of this profile, and supporting a loved one who is twice-exceptional.…
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