Celebrating Austim
https://youtu.be/KVF1V5FEK_U An Interview with :: Elliot Handler, MD :: Medical Director INTERVIEW Dr. Handler, Do You Treat Autism? We are a neurodivergence affirming treatment center. We don’t see it as a mental illness. We see it as sometimes causing problems for folks. There’s certain things tha
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: How It Shows Up in Everyday Life & How to Address It
Written by: Colleen Carty, MSW, ACSW :: Neurodivergent Affirming Coach If you’re neurodivergent, you may know this experience all too well: a small comment from someone sends your nervous system into overdrive, a seemingly neutral expression on someone’s face makes you think they are upset with you, a dela
NOT JUST A PHASE
SUPPORTING AUTISTIC ADULTS THROUG QUEER IDENTITY EXPLORATION Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: Clinical Director of The Neurodivergent Collective For many autistic adults, the process of understanding and embracing their gender or sexual identity unfolds differently than it might for neurotypical individual
Great Minds Are Not All the Same: Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care KENT, CT – June 18th, 2025 – GREAT MINDS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME will feature Dr. Meiners presenting alongside Temple Grandin on June 18th at the High Watch Recovery Center event. Dr. Meiners’ presentation offers
Neurodivergent-Affirming vs. Neurodivergent-Informed Care
Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: The Neurodivergent Collective’s Clinical Director Neurodivergent care is evolving, and with it comes the need to differentiate between two essential but distinct approaches: neurodivergent-affirming care and neurodivergent-informed care. While both are critical, they
AUTISM IS NOT THE PROBLEM
Written by: Rebecca Rosenzweig, BA Historically, autism has been blamed for the challenges autistic people face. Struggling to stay in school? Get a job? Make friends? “It’s because of the autism.” The belief is this: If autistic people are trained to behave like someone without autism, they wil
Common Barriers to Commitments for Autistic People
Written by: Rebecca Rosenzweig, BA :: Peer Mentor – Transitions Program Common Barriers to Commitments for Autistic People Autistic individuals frequently have the skills for success in education, careers, and relationships, but appear ‘stuck.’ This is because COMMITTING IS SO MUCH MORE THAN J
The Impact of Neurodivergent Shame
The Impact of Neurodivergent Shame An Interview with :: Alicia Marie Hutton, MS, LMFT, ACRPS HOW DOES SHAME PRESENT ITS SELF WITH NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE? So when I work with neurodivergent folks, one of the biggest themes that I see is shame. And most often when they come into the therapy room and I see them [&h
AUTISM COMMUNICATION + THE DOUBLE EMPATHY PROBLEM
https://youtu.be/4zTNFJvqRMA AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. TONY MEINERS, PSYD :: CLINICAL DIRECTOR AUTISM COMMUNICATION + THE DOUBLE EMPATHY PROBLEM Double empathy problem was also pretty revolutionary in the way that we viewed communication, especially with autistic folks. And Dr. Damien Milton in 2012 was kind of o
Navigating Family Dynamics and Boundaries During the Holidays
Written By: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD | Clinical Director The holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for many autistic and ADHD adults navigating mental health recovery, they can also be a season of heightened stress, overstimulation, triggers, and challenging family dynamics. If you