No two neurodivergent brains are the same. For neurodivergent parents, you already know that autistic children defy simple categorization with their unique abilities and needs. Autism is often described as a spectrum, but as a therapist who works with families every...
Okay, this is an important distinction and will change the focus significantly from co-parents who are neurodivergent/queer to parents who have neurodivergent/queer kids and are working together (presumably with another parent, whether they are still together or...
A lot of common parenting advice simply doesn’t apply to our neurodivergent families, and that can feel incredibly isolating. Let’s get real for a moment. Parenting is tough, but being a neurodivergent parent raising a neurodivergent kid is a unique kind...
Hello wonderful parents! It’s Dr. Rachel Hughes here, the owner of Connect Counseling and Consulting. You might already know Connect Counseling for its deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care and the focused support I offer LGBTQ+ youth and their...
To begin, no, autism is not caused by vaccines. In an age of rapidly circulating news and social media, it’s more important than ever to understand the facts, especially when it comes to health. This is particularly true for the long-debunked, yet stubbornly...
