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By Leah Barnes, LCMHCS

Blogs about: Autism in Adults, Adult ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and Online Counseling in Charlotte and throughout North and South Carolina

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Accommodations for Autistic Adults: Part 1

We talk a lot about how autistic adults need accommodations, but it can be hard to figure out what your specific needs are. In part 1 of this 2 part blog, I'll give you some ways to figure out what your particular needs are according to your social needs, communication needs, and stim needs.

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All about Adult Autism Evaluations

Deciding whether or not to pursue an “official” autism diagnosis can be tricky enough, but what happens once you decide to go through with it? Find out more information on why to get an evaluation, how to find an evaluator, and what to expect.

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Therapy for Autistic Adults

Many adults come in looking for therapy, but not exactly sure what to look for, or why. And going to Google can be even more confusing. Most of the suggestions that come up are for kids, and almost none of the suggestions are affirming. So, what exactly should you be looking for when searching for a therapist?

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Neurodivergent, Neurotypical, What Does it all Mean?

Sometimes it can feel hard keeping up with terminology, especially in areas we are continually learning about. You may worry about saying the wrong thing or using the wrong words or even feel uncomfortable asking what certain terms mean. While this certainly isn’t an all-inclusive dictionary, and some of this information may (and likely will) change over time, I wanted to give you a good starting place for talking about neurodivergence.

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