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Autism and Health Issues Unpacked

WebSleep difficulties and unrefreshing sleep are a near constant feature of autism and affect between 85-90% of people with ME/CFS where sleep issues can precede the …

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Autistic Health Risks

WebUnfortunately, without an accurate autism diagnosis, many of us experience diffuse health concerns, which are simply dismissed as “health anxiety.” Autism awareness must also include awareness of the …

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Insights of a Neurodivergent Clinician

WebNeurodivergent Clinician. Hi. I’m Dr. Neff. I am a neurodivergent (Autistic-ADHD) psychologist, parent, and educator. I create mental health and wellness resources with …

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Women and Autism

WebWe have increased health, social, and mental health risks. Below is a summary of some of our risk factors: Health Issues in Autistic Women. Autistic Women …

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Autistic Burnout Recovery: How to Build a Recovery Plan

WebSelf-Advocacy and Health: Focusing on a healthy lifestyle, receiving an Autism diagnosis. Self-Knowledge: Understanding patterns and triggers and making …

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Autism and Interoception

WebAnd interoception difficulties can also impact our physical health. We may have more difficulty identifying and responding to pain, hunger, thirst, and other physical …

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Medical Disability Model vs.Social Disability Model

WebAnother key difference between the medical model and social disability model is the use of language. While the medical model (and charity model to some …

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Autism and women

WebThese risks are magnified for those with additional marginalized identities. Women are less likely to be diagnosed with autism and yet have more co-occurring risks …

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Neurodivergent Affirming Practice: Helping Your Clients Accept …

WebWe’ve learned that when you try to cure neurodivergence you hurt the person's mental health and self-identity. Definition of Neurodivergent-Affirming Care. …

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Anxiety and ADHD

WebCo-occurring Substance Abuse and Other Mental Health Diagnoses. Research has shown that individuals with complex ADHD and anxiety are more likely to …

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Autism-Affirming in Therapy

WebTo summarize, Autism acceptance in therapy means recognizing and respecting Autistic individuals' strengths, challenges, and needs. It means considering …

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Autism PDA Explained

WebPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a term used to describe a profile of autism that is characterized by an intense, pervasive drive for autonomy and a …

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How to Use Pacing Systems

WebPacing systems are used widely used in medical systems for people experiencing chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and other challenges related to a disability or …

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Pacing Systems for Burnout

WebThe Traffic Light Pacing System (Personal Use) $8.99. If you are prone to getting over-fixated on numbers, you may do better with a color pacing system. You may …

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DSM-5 Criteria for BPD

WebThe DSM-5 Criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder. To meet the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder, five of nine symptoms must be present. They must …

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Autism, ADHD, and Sleep

WebIf you are experiencing chronic sleep issues, such as chronic insomnia or snoring, then I recommend talking with a health care professional about ruling out these …

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ADHD, ODD, and Racial Bias

WebAs a mental health therapist specializing in neurodivergent conditions, I am committed to shedding light on the systemic issues that can impact diagnosis and …

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Calm Down Fight or Flight Response

WebWhile mental health issues are a common cause, other medical issues could also be at play. For example, heart arrhythmias can create a sense of panic or …

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Autistic Burnout vs. Depression

WebAutistic burnout, as defined, has three primary characteristics: (1) First, there's that pervasive exhaustion, a fatigue that seeps into every aspect of life. (2) …

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