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
Embracing ADHD-Friendly Holiday Traditions
Written by: Alicia Marie Hutton, MS, LMFT, ACRPS As the holiday season approaches and the to-do list grows, many ADHD folks experience a surge in guilt and shame. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, or New Year’s, the holidays often bring societal expectations that place a heavy bur
Adapting Intuitive Eating for Neurodivergent People
https://youtu.be/EsvzRBHwFJk Sasha Silver, RDN, breaks down the importance of adapting Intuitive Eating to accommodate neurodivergent individuals. INTERVIEW Filmed with Sasha Silver, RDN | Registered Dietician Nutritionist WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ADAPT INTUITIVE EATING FOR NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE? Intuitive Eati
The Therapeutic Power of Lifestyle Design in Occupational Therapy
Written By: Dr. Hana Khan OTD, OTR/L, CCTP The Therapeutic Power of Lifestyle Design in Occupational Therapy for Mental Health What distinguishes occupational therapy from traditional health professions is its understanding of the mind-body connection. Rather than viewing individuals’ health and bodies as som
What is Interoception?
Written By: Hadley Vargas, MSOT, OTR/L | Clinical Occupational Therapist WHAT IS INTEROCEPTION? Occupational therapists promote functional independence in all areas of life. In order to achieve this, occupational therapists help clients strengthen many skills, including interoception. Interoception is the proce
Link Between Neurodivergence + Eating Disorders
Written By: Dr. Marina Yacoub, PsyD Eating Disorders + Psychological Impact Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that involve serious disturbances in eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. These disorders are not merely about food but are often rooted in deeper issues such as a lack of sens
Executive Functioning Skills + Occupational Therapy Support
https://youtu.be/w6i2XTzJPwE Dr. Hana Khan, OTD, OTR/L, CCTP shares how executive functioning is something that occupational therapists are really equipped to help clients foster. In this interview, Dr. Khan leans into the importance of executive functioning being at the root of being able to accomplish life
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
SUICIDAL OCD: Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions + Treatment
https://youtu.be/QTtzuDtsLbg ATTENTION: IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NOW. DIAL 988 FOR THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE. Dr. Sarah Schall, PsyD explains how suicidal OCD is a theme of OCD that many people are not aware of. It is different from suici
proprioceptive awareness & neurodiversity
https://youtu.be/icgPPzOBJcA Proprioceptive awareness and neurodiversity were recently discussed with Clinical Occupational Therapist, Hadley Vargas, MSOT, OTR/L at The Neurodivergent Collective. Click the video above to hear the full interview. INTERVIEW Filmed with Hadley Vargas, MSOT, OTR/L | Clinical Occupa