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
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Neurodiversity Informed + Affirming Support at IECA 2025
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Neurodiversity Informed + Affirming Support at IECA 2025 DETROIT, MI – May 6th, 2025 – Dr. Tony Meiners, Clinical Director of The Neurodivergent Collective, based in Newport Beach, CA, will join a distinguished panel at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA
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
A Creative Outlet for Connection & Growth
Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD | Clinical Director PROGRAMMING EVOLUTION :: A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR CONNECTION & GROWTH At The Neurodivergent Collective, we are proud to announce an exciting evolution in our programming that highlights the creativity, authenticity, and voices of our community. Introducing
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
A Clinical Assessment of ADHD
Interview with Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: Clinical Director What is ADHD? How would you explain this condition to a patient or a loved one? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. When explaining ADHD to a patie