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Trauma, ADHD, and Autism: Untangling the Overlap!
For much of my life, I struggled with a sense that something was inherently wrong with me. I felt different; too much, too sensitive, too...
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Mar 212 min read
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The Challenges Parents Face in Accessing a Diagnosis
The Challenges Parents Face in Getting an Autism or ADHD Diagnosis for Their Children. For many parents, the journey to securing an...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
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How do you know if it's Trauma, Autism or ADHD?
How can you discern whether you need to address and overcome trauma, or if you might autistic, or perhaps you have ADHD, or even a mix of...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
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6 Reasons Why Autistic Women are Often Under or Mis-diagnosed:
Autistic women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for several reasons, many of which stem from differences in how autism manifests...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
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People Pleasing as Neurodivergent Person
People-pleasing behaviours can manifest differently in neurodivergent individuals. As a Neurodivergent person, we may face unique...
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Jan 29, 20242 min read
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Trauma and the Brain
What happens to our brains when we have experienced trauma? Trauma can have a significant impact on the brain, influencing its structure,...
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Jan 12, 20242 min read
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How Do I Support Someone With Demand Avoidance
Supporting someone with demand avoidance, (PDA), requires a patient and flexible approach. Here are some general strategies that may be...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Pathological Demand Avoidance
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a term used in the field of developmental psychology and autism. It describes a specific profile...
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Sep 8, 20232 min read
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Different Ways Emotions are Processed and Expressed as a Neurodivergent Person
Neurodivergence refers to a concept that recognises and celebrates the natural variations in human neurology and cognitive functioning....
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Jul 11, 20232 min read
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The Physical Impact of Trauma Held in the Body
Ever heard of the Polyvagal theory? It is a framework for understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating social...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Contradictions Between ADHD and Autism
Autism and ADHD (auDHD) have many things in common but sometimes there are contradictions between the two and these contradictions can...
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Mar 3, 20232 min read
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5 Reasons Why Support Groups are Good for you?
Support groups provide a non-judgmental, safe space for you to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You can learn helpful...
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Feb 24, 20231 min read
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How Can I Help My Autistic Partner During a Meltdown?
Meltdowns are exhausting, overwhelming, and uncontrollable and often the person having the meltdown will experience a huge amount of...
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Feb 15, 20231 min read
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5 Signs of Burnout
Remember, if you are experiencing burnout it is important to rest, rest, rest. Burnout can last anywhere from days to months to years.
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Feb 12, 20231 min read
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5 Tips For Sensory Overload!
- Find a safe and comfortable place to relax. Make sure it is quiet, has minimal lighting, and is free from any distractions. - Practice...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
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ADHD HELP!
Many people with ADHD struggle with an array of challenges throughout their day-to-day lives. From time boundaries to memory difficulties...
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Jan 31, 20234 min read
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Executive Functioning; Why Doesn't Mine Work?
It is super common for neurodivergent folk to have struggles with executive functioning, this means things like planning, organising,...
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Jan 20, 20232 min read
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5 Tips to Help Your Autistic/ADHD Child with Change/Excitement Over Christmas
Christmas is full of heightened emotions, changes, sensory stimulation and the pressure to do, see and do some more. Children can easily...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read
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I am Autistic/ADHD, Will Counselling Help Me?
How will counselling help me understand my autism/ADHD? One to one counselling can be a daunting experience for anyone which can be...
The Neurodivergent Therapy Space
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Am I Autistic? ADHD? Dyslexic? Neurodivergence - what does it mean and who am I?
Neurodivergence Umbrella The term neurodivergence (ND) is used to describe anyone's brain that diverges from a neurotypical (NT) way of...
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Sep 28, 20222 min read
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