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No Neat Label
I can connect with my clients' sense of feeling alone because of their neurodivergence because I am there too. They question What is masking? There...
Neurodivergence
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Ableism in the Therapy Room
As a mental health professional, having an unbiased perspective is paramount. However, sometimes we perpetuate biases and are ableist without even...
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The Ripple Effect: Failing Students with Disabilities
When I get on my soapbox to discuss 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) I am sure most people tune me out. Your child or student may...
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The Curse of Being Gifted
There is a curse that comes with being "gifted" or "smart." You don't get to be the person that "has a hard time." Experiences and struggles that are...
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ADHD is NOT...
ADHD meaning is not a set of symptoms along a neurotypcial continuum. It is not willful disobedience. It does not mean lower functioning. The truth...
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I Don't Subscribe
I don't subscribe to the belief that to be nice, I must compromise my values and boundaries. Diminishing the most important parts of yourself to fit...