Late-Diagnosed Autism in Adults: What Actually Helps
If you just figured out you're autistic in your 30s or 40s, here's what the grief, the relief, and the work ahead actually look like.
Two streams, one practice. Clinical insight for adults and teens seeking therapy, and hard-earned guidance for families navigating the treatment system.
If you just figured out you're autistic in your 30s or 40s, here's what the grief, the relief, and the work ahead actually look like.
When autism and ADHD both show up in the same brain, the standard treatment for either one often misses. Here's why, and what works instead.
Why understanding the PDA profile changes almost everything about how you help a child, a teen, or an adult who has it.
What to ask, what to look for, and what the admissions team won't tell you up front. A clinician's guide for parents facing this decision.
A plain-English guide to the acronyms being thrown at you during a crisis, and how to think about which level of care fits which situation.
The assumptions most therapy models make that don't fit autistic brains, and what to look for in a neurodivergent-affirming approach instead.
Why ERP is the gold standard for OCD, why poorly delivered ERP can make things worse, and how to find a therapist who does it well.
Demand sensitivity and PDA in plain language for parents who have tried everything and still feel stuck.
How to tell the difference, and why one-size-fits-all anxiety treatment fails so often. Not all anxiety wants the same treatment.
What executive functioning actually is, why "just try harder" doesn't work, and how to build a life that fits your neurodivergent brain.
The things that actually signal progress, the ones that look like setbacks but aren't, and when to consider finding someone new.