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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Out-of-Network Benefits

Many therapists are out-of-network with insurance these days, but that doesn’t always mean you are responsible for 100% of the cost. In this post, I go over ways to check and use your out-of-network benefits for therapy.

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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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Recovering from Holiday Burnout

This time of year can be hard on everyone, but even more so for neurodivergent folks. Our schedules are off, there’s more stimulation, lots of expectations, and more. We feel a sense of relief that the holidays are finally over and we get to return to normal, but sometimes it takes a while to overcome the anxiety and stress. So how can we recover from the holidays?

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Getting an autism or ADHD diagnosis

You recently got a copy of your child’s evaluation, and it turns out they’re ADHD or autistic, and the report sounds like it is talking about you. Or maybe you’ve seen all the memes about things neurodivergent (ND) folks do, and realize you relate a lot to all of them. Or, you’ve noticed that the majority of people you get along with well are ND. There’s many places your journey could have started, but it’s led to this point- you’re questioning whether or not you are ND and are thinking about seeking an “official” diagnosis.

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