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“Is This Me?” Understanding the AuDHD Profile with Compassion and Clarity
Sometimes, people find their way into my virtual office—or into their own self-discovery journey—carrying a mix of questions that feel too big or too tangled to name.“I’ve always felt different, but I’ve also been everywhere all the time.”“I can hyperfocus for hours… but can’t remember where I put my keys five minutes ago.”“I need structure……
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Autistic Individuals in Medical and Mental Health Care
Autistic individuals often navigate healthcare systems that are not designed with their unique sensory, communication, and cognitive needs in mind. As a result, many face challenges not only in accessing appropriate care but also in being understood, believed, and supported by healthcare professionals. Both medical and mental health providers have the opportunity—and responsibility—to create safer,…
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Telehealth Autism and ADHD Evaluations for Children
Beyond the Screen: Interview with Kristen Math on the Art of Telehealth Autism and ADHD Evaluations for Children By Rachel L., Contributing Writer As telehealth has become a staple in mental health and diagnostic services, evaluating children for autism and ADHD over video calls presents unique challenges and surprising opportunities. We sat down with Kristen…
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Parenting Children with ADHD and Challenging Behaviors
Raising a child with ADHD is an ever-evolving journey, one that demands deep wells of patience, resilience, and love. When your child also struggles with behaviors that are difficult to manage; frequent outbursts, impulsivity, defiance, or emotional dysregulation … the daily challenges can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone. At Therapy Dynamics, we understand how complex…
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When Autistic Adults are at Risk of Mental Health Crisis
Join Kristen in a conversation about autism and mental health. This is not a replacement for medical advice. If you believe you are having a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 or go to your local emergency room. What is a mental health crisis? An individual is having a mental health crisis if…
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Relationship Tips for Autistic Adults: Connecting with Care (Without Losing Yourself)
Relationships can be beautiful, meaningful, and enriching.They can also be confusing, overwhelming, and exhausting, especially when you’re autistic. As an autistic adult (and therapist), I know how complex connection can feel. You might crave deep, authentic relationships, but find the social rules unclear, the emotional demands draining, or your needs misunderstood. You may wonder: Am…
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The Strengths of Adults with ADHD: You Are So Much More Than a Diagnosis
If you’re an adult living with ADHD, chances are you’ve heard a lot about what’s “wrong” with you. Disorganized.Scattered.Forgetful.Too much.Not enough. These words might echo from old report cards, performance reviews, or even your own inner voice. And over time, they shape a story—one that leaves out all the brilliance, creativity, and resilience that often…
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When ADHD Isn’t the Only Thing: Coping with Anxiety and Mental Health Challenges as an Adult
Living with ADHD as an adult isn’t just about distraction and forgetfulness. For many, it’s also tangled up with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and emotional exhaustion. You might feel like you’re always “behind,” always overthinking, and constantly juggling a hundred tabs open in your brain—without a roadmap or reset button. If that sounds familiar, you’re…
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Disability Services
Let’s talk brass tacks. While this administration is playing Trojan horse with the issue of an Autism Registry (which is unconscionable), even more disturbing news is being released to less fanfare. First, let’s review. Robert Kennedy Jr. is ableist, anti-science, anti-American, and anti-autism. Now that we have reviewed the facts, lets wade into the waters.…
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The Autism Registry
The word is out. Robert Kennedy, Jr. and the NIH are going to create a database of the health records of autistic individuals in order to work to uncover the causes of autism. Where is this health information coming from? Medicare and Medicaid records as well as private insurers, the VA, and the Indian Health…