Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance in Autism
“Why does my child panic when asked to do something simple?” This common question echoes in the minds of many parents and caregivers. It’s not always defiance—it may be pathological […]
“Why does my child panic when asked to do something simple?” This common question echoes in the minds of many parents and caregivers. It’s not always defiance—it may be pathological […]
Support as You Need It: Introducing Follow-Up Consultations for Families Psychological evaluations are powerful tools. They help clarify a child’s strengths, needs, and neurodevelopmental profile, and they offer direction for […]
The Safe and Sound Protocol: A Gentle, Science-Based Approach to Regulating the Nervous System Many of the people I work with—whether they’re autistic, living with anxiety, recovering from trauma, or […]
Why Do I Avoid Things I Actually Want to Do? A neurodiversity-affirming look at demand avoidance in PDA Have you ever looked forward to something, only to find yourself avoiding […]
What Actually Helps a PDAer Feel Safe? Understanding safety from a nervous system perspective. If you’ve ever supported someone with a PDA profile—or you are one—you’ve probably seen how quickly […]
For many adults, receiving an autism diagnosis can be a profound and validating moment. It can bring clarity to lifelong patterns, ease years of self-doubt, and open the door to […]
If you’ve ever searched “Am I autistic?”, you’re not alone. Many adults begin exploring the possibility of autism later in life, often after years of feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted […]
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be both a powerful relief and an emotional whirlwind. It can validate years or even decades of wondering why things felt harder, different, […]
A Blog Post from Dr. Jaime Long Dr. Jaime Long is doing something exciting this month, and she wrote this blog to share more information about this with friends and […]
When it comes to accommodations, tools and resources are much easier to find than they used to be! If you are looking for some new fidgets, a helpful book, a website to explore, or some ways to combat sensory overload, here are some of my favorites!
