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Rethinking Self-Care: Autism, Hygiene, and Making Daily Tasks More Accessible
For many autistic individuals, daily hygiene routines such as showering, brushing teeth, or washing hair can feel far more overwhelming than they might seem to others. These activities involve multiple sensory demands, water temperature, sound, texture, taste, smell, and time pressure, all of which can overload the nervous system. When sensory processing differences intersect with…
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The Importance of Community
Why We All Need Community Humans are wired for connection. Whether you’re chatting with a friend over coffee or sharing experiences in an online forum, being part of a community can have a profound impact on your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. For neurodivergent people, those whose brains work differently due to autism, ADHD,…
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Cognitive Profiles in Autism: Understanding Strengths and Challenges Using the RIAS-2
Exploring How Autistic Thinking Is Measured and Honored at Therapy Dynamics Not all autistic individuals think the same way, and that’s a good thing. Autism is a spectrum, not just of behavior, but of cognition. At Therapy Dynamics, we believe in exploring and understanding each person’s unique cognitive profile, not just for diagnosis, but to…
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Disability Services for Autistic Adults in Minnesota
Disability Services for Autistic Adults in Minnesota: A Guide to County and State Supports for Navigating Daily Life For autistic adults in Minnesota, navigating the world can come with unique challenges, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Whether you’ve recently received a diagnosis or have been advocating for yourself for years, there are…
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Occupational Challenges for Autistic Adults
Occupational Challenges for Autistic Adults: Navigating Work, Identity, and Support with Understanding For many autistic adults, work can be both a source of meaning and a source of stress. While employment offers structure, income, and independence, it also presents challenges that can be overwhelming, confusing, or inaccessible, especially in environments that don’t understand or support…
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Autism Testing for Children Using the MIGDAS-2 in Minnesota
A Child-Friendly, Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessment Tool in Minnesota Are you seeking autism testing for a verbal or nonverbal child in Minnesota? At Therapy Dynamics, I specialize in autism evaluations that are gentle, play-based, and developmentally sensitive. One of our most effective tools is the MIGDAS-2 (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum), a strengths-based interview…
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Autism Testing for Adults in Minnesota
A Neurodivergent-Affirming Process at Therapy Dynamics Many adults live for years, sometimes decades, feeling different but not knowing why. If you’ve always struggled with social interactions, sensory overload, masking, or burnout, and are now wondering “Could I be autistic?”, you’re not alone. At Therapy Dynamics, I offer comprehensive, affirming autism assessments for adults in Minnesota,…
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Dyslexia Testing for Children & Adults — In Person or Online in St. Cloud, Minnesota
At Therapy Dynamics, I am proud to now offer comprehensive dyslexia testing for children, teens, and adults, available in person at our St. Cloud, Minnesota office or online via secure telehealth. For $1,325, my evaluation includes gold-standard tools, the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD) and the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition (RIAS-2)to provide a complete,…
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Managing Bipolar Disorder with CBT: How Therapy Can Help You Find Balance
Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood and for many, it can feel overwhelming or unpredictable. But with the right support, stability is possible. At Therapy Dynamics, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals with bipolar disorder better understand their patterns, manage symptoms, and build a life that feels more balanced and empowered. If you…
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How to Identify Autism in Adults: Testing Available in St. Cloud and Across Minnesota via Telehealth
Autism testing in St. Cloud, Minnesota or via telehealth. Autism is often identified in childhood but many adults go undiagnosed for years. If you’ve always felt “different,” struggled with social interactions, sensory overwhelm, or emotional regulation, and are now wondering, “Could I be autistic?”—you’re not alone. Understanding autism in adults is an empowering step toward…