Previously we talked about social needs, communication needs, and stimming needs as accommodations for autistic adults. This time, we will talk more about special interest needs and sensory needs.

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.

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.

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.

Relationships can be hard, but they can be even harder when one of you is autistic and the other isn't. Here are my top three tips on supporting you autistic partner to build a stronger relationship.

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?

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?

One of the first questions I get from folks is “how long is an intensive, and how often?” As with almost everything, the answer depends!

Many people, therapists and clients, are doing therapy intensives lately. One question that comes up often is “what can you address during a therapy intensive?”

In short, almost anything! Of course, this will vary from counselor to counselor, but generally speaking, most concerns can be addressed through an intensive model. Here are the ones that I personally do the most.

With Brainspotting being a newer technique, there’s a lot of questions about it. I thought I would take this time to discuss some myths and truths about it.

Brainspotting is a brain-based therapy treatment that uses your eye location to access your deep brain for healing. It was developed by David Grand, PhD, while he was doing an EMDR session with a client. He noticed her eyes moving while processing, so he intuitively held her gaze in that spot. From there, she was able to process previous traumas and make breakthroughs that she hadn’t been able to make during months of EMDR.

There has been a recent shift towards therapy intensives lately, and you might find yourself wondering what that is, and is it for you. 

Ok, so you’ve found some potential therapists that seem great, and you’ve scheduled some free consultations, but maybe you have a ton of additional questions. There are lots of misunderstandings about therapy and the counseling process, so I thought I’d clear some of them up for you.

Top 10 Truths about counseling and therapy

Ok, so you’ve found some potential therapists that seem great, and you’ve scheduled some free consultations, but maybe you have a ton of additional questions. There are lots of misunderstandings about therapy and the counseling process, so I thought I’d clear some of them up for you.

Top 10 myths about therapy and counseling

Ok, so you’ve found some potential therapists that seem great, you’ve scheduled some free consultations, but maybe you have a ton of additional questions. Totally normal! I’ve created this brief “What to expect” guide for you. While every therapist works a little differently, this should help give you a brief overview of what the process generally looks like.

Finding a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in North Carolina and South Carolina

So, you did your search and found a few therapists that seem like they might be a good fit for you. They all mention doing a free consultation, which sounds great, but what should you ask? What do you say? And what is even appropriate to ask them?

There’s a lot of talk nowadays about the importance of affirming care, specifically in the medical and mental health fields. But what exactly is this, and how do you know if you’re getting it?

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.

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.