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
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Written by: Dr. Hana Khan, OTD, OTR/L, CCTP The Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health :: Occupational Identity Occupational Science In order to understand the role of Occupational Therapy in mental health, you need to understand the theory behind it. Occupational Science, the foundational theory behin
Reshaping Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults in 2025
https://youtu.be/szMQLdaOlTU An Interview With: Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW | Chief Clinical Officer Reshaping Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults in 2025 The Neurodivergent Collective really came out of, I think a psychological awakening the United States is having that we have been doing therapy wrong for a
Neurodivergent-Affirming Self-Care Ideas for the Holidays
Written by: Rebecca Rosenzweig, BA :: Transitions Program Peer Mentor Neurodivergent-affirming self-care ideas for the holidays: The winter holidays can bring a lot of different thoughts and feelings as we prepare for the changes in our routines. Here are some strategies to help navigate the winter holidays as
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
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
Autistic Burnout
Written by: Jessica Geiger, MSc Autistic Burnout For some time, autistic people have taken to social media and other online platforms to discuss their shared experience of autistic burnout. Anecdotally, autistic burnout is described as a state of exhaustion and distress that severely impacts functioning (Higg
Providing affirming support for a loved one with OCD
Written by: Dr. Sarah Schall, PsyD | Clinical Psychologist October is OCD Awareness month. According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 1% – 3% of the global population meet criteria for OCD. While mental health awareness months have the potential to shed light on frequently misdiagnosed