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Am I Too Much? Or Just Enough?
There’s a moment many neurodivergent people experience that hits like a wave, often in childhood but reinforced across years: “You’re too much.” Too loud. Too sensitive. Too emotional. Too intense. Too difficult. Too different. The echoes of these messages can live in...
When Self-Regulation Feels Impossible
“I know what I’m supposed to do, but in the moment, I just can’t” If you’ve ever said this, you’re not alone. As a neurodivergent parent, you’ve probably read about self-regulation strategies, maybe even tried them; breathing exercises, mindfulness apps, grounding...
Why “One Size Fits All” Parenting Doesn’t Work: And What to Do Instead
When you become a parent, the advice comes fast and furious. Sleep training, screen time, mealtime routines, reward charts – it’s as though there’s a formula, and if you just follow it, you’ll raise a successful child. But what happens when your child doesn’t respond...
What Temple Grandin Taught Me About Supporting Autistic Kids
When my son was first diagnosed with autism, I did what many of us do, I started reading everything I could. One of the first voices that truly resonated with me was Temple Grandin She wasn’t just another expert, she was someone who had lived the experience and...
Parenting While Neurodivergent: Balancing Self-Care and Childcare
Parenting is hard. Parenting while neurodivergent, especially when raising neurodivergent children, adds an entirely new level of complexity. Many autistic or ADHD parents feel constant pressure to “keep up,” even when their own executive functioning, sensory...
Why Autistic Adults Seek Therapy (And What Actually Helps)
More and more autistic adults are exploring therapy, not because they’re broken or need to be “fixed,” but because they want to feel more understood, regulated, and connected in a world that often wasn’t built for them. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed,...
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy: A Gentle Guide for Survivors
Taking the first step into trauma therapy is a deeply personal and courageous act. Whether you’ve experienced childhood trauma, relational abuse, or a recent traumatic event, therapy can offer a space for healing, self-understanding, and growth. But starting therapy...
How to Find a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist
Finding a therapist can be hard. If you are autistic or neurodivergent (ND), it can feel even harder. You might wonder if your therapist will understand you, support you, or judge you. That’s why it’s so important to find someone who is neurodiversity-affirming. What...
Autistic People Are Not a Burden: A Response to RFK Jr.’s Harmful Comments
In a recent interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made deeply troubling remarks about autistic individuals, suggesting they "will never work, they will never pay taxes, and they will never serve in the military or contribute to society." As a therapist, advocate, and...
Autism Prevalence is Rising: Here’s What That Really Means
You may have seen headlines recently stating that autism rates are increasing. The CDC now estimates that 1 in 30 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), up from 1 in 35 just a few years ago. Understandably, these numbers might feel startling to...