PDA is not uncommon in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) community.
In my experience, there is no specific neurological basis for PDA. It is a learned behavior as a response...
For many folks, especially those on the ADHD/ASD spectrum, interviews can be both challenging and stressful.
This is completely understandable in that many of us have spent our lives struggling...
Most adults on the autism spectrum are familiar with masking.
In its simplest form, masking is pretending to be normal or behaving in such a way as to appear normal....
Autism and Trust
While it can be tough for anyone to always know who to trust, this can be particularly problematic for autistic folks as well as folks with ADHD,...
In applying the Waves model to goal setting, we can strive to make the most of your available energy by eliminating activities that are not aligned with our values...
As a person on spectrum, I spent most of my years struggling with sleep and bedtime. I would often lay in my bed 4 hours trying to fall asleep. If...
Cathy: Why is our educational system now failing to educate almost one out of every four children in the US? Why are many more children struggling just to get by?
Would You Invest 2 Minutes a Day to Become More Relaxed and Focused?
Created at the Neuro-linguistic Learning Center in California, the "Relax and Focus" app is now available FREE...
It is easy to take time for granted. When we’re young, we have more than we know what to do with. Like our beating heart, time ticks away every minute...
Sometimes we need help sorting out our feelings, especially when life throws us two or more challenges at once. This chart is for informational purposes only. If you suspect a medical issue or suffer from chronic anxiety or depression, it is advisable to seek professional help.
Be it Fear, Anger, or Stress, intense emotions can interfere with our daily lives. For many dyslexic, ADHD and Autistic persons, these strong emotions can interfere with a number of...