Second opinions That Evaluation Didn’t Feel Right. Here’s What to Do Next.
You left the office with a stack of papers and a sinking feeling. Maybe the psychologist spent 45 minutes with your child – rushed, checking boxes and told you she’s […]
Emotional Regulation and PDA: An Examination of What It Is, Why It’s Hard, and What Actually Helps
Emotional regulation is something we all do throughout the day, often without realizing it. It shows up both in small moments, like pausing before responding to a frustrating email or […]
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 […]
Introducing New Follow-Up Consultation Sessions
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 […]
What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?
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 […]
Demand Avoidance in PDA
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
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 […]
What Comes Next? Navigating Life After an Autism Diagnosis
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 […]
Wondering If You Are Autistic? Start Your Journey Here
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 […]
10 Autistic Adult Recommendations
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, […]